FY23 A.I. PR Messaging on LinkedIn

Andrew has served New Bedford Public Schools as for 17 years.  He has been the Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations since 2018.  Prior to his current role he was Business Manager, Director of Federal & State Funded Programs and a teacher.  Additionally he taught at Bristol Community College for 11 years.

Howie Barber is a seasoned school business official with over two decades of experience in public school finance and operations. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations for the Old Rochester Regional School District in Massachusetts. Howie is an active member of the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO International), where he serves on the Board of Directors, helping to shape the future of school business leadership on a global scale. He has played a role in the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials (MASBO), as a prior President and Board of Director contributing to statewide professional development and advocacy efforts. Howie is known for his commitment to equity, transparency, and innovation in education finance. His work reflects a deep passion for supporting students through effective resource management and strategic planning, and he continues to mentor emerging professionals across the school business community.

Rob has over 25 years of experience in the food service industry.  Rob started his career in food service management working at Keene State College dining services while earning his undergraduate degree. After college Rob worked for several colleges and universities dining programs; Regis College, Harvard University and Boston University attaining the position as Director of Dining Services for two locations. In the late 1990’ Rob transitioned into public school food service. Rob's experience includes; managing several small and large self operated districts; Bedford, Cambridge and Newton public schools as well as a stint working in contract management for the Natick public schools. In 2011 Rob obtained his license as a business manager and in 2012 started working for the Agawam Public Schools as the school business administrator where he oversees a successful self operated food service program