Details about Our Management

 

 

William G. "Bill" Barton | President

Bill Barton has been a successful executive and entrepreneur for over 25 years. His management and leadership experience ranges from start-ups and high-growth businesses to larger publicly traded companies. In addition to his tenure here at California Closets, his industry experience includes information technology, financial services, travel, health care, shipping, legal, distribution, real estate, e-commerce and business process outsourcing. Bill has managed U.S.-based businesses as well as operations in Europe, Australia and India.

Mr. Barton was the Co-founder, President and CEO of Tier Technologies (NASDAQ: TIER), an information technology and outsourcing firm specializing in IT solutions for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. He led the growth of the firm from a single office and one client to over 24 offices on three continents and in excess of $100 million in annual sales.  

While still a private company, Tier was named to the "Inc. 500" list of the fastest growing private companies in the America. After a highly successful IPO, Tier was honored by Business Week Magazine as one of the "Hottest Growth Companies" in the U.S.

 Before becoming a high-tech executive and entrepreneur, Bill held senior management positions at several major U.S. businesses including American Express and American Airlines. 

Mr. Barton graduated from the M.I.T. /Inc. Magazine "Birthing of Giants" Executive Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. He holds a Presidential/Key Executive M.B.A. from Pepperdine University. He has completed continuing education programs at the Harvard Business School and the Stanford Business School.

He is an active member of the World Entrepreneurs Organization (WEO) and a former member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).