Steve Barnes

Board Member

Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant

With over 25 years of experience in the retail automotive industry, Steve Barnes combines deep industry expertise, practical leadership skills, and proven coaching methodologies to drive meaningful organizational change. Specializing in leadership transformation, team dynamics enhancement, and organizational development optimization, Steve is dedicated to helping leaders and teams reach their full potential.

Steve’s leadership journey includes spearheading on-the-job training for Hendrick Automotive Group, the largest privately held auto group in the U.S. while guiding leadership development, communication, and culture enhancement for Hendrick Motorsports. His strategic insights have consistently empowered organizations to build high-performing teams, streamline processes, and foster cultures of accountability and trust.

With a bachelor’s in organizational leadership and a master’s in organization development and change, Steve has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities leaders face in today’s fast-paced business environment.

His hands-on experience is further supported by certifications as a John Wooden Coach and a Management by Strengths Master Instructor, enabling him to provide customized, impactful coaching solutions.

Steve empowers leaders to make better decisions, cultivate authentic leadership styles, and achieve sustainable performance improvements. His workshops and coaching sessions offer actionable insights and strategies to enhance leadership effectiveness, boost team collaboration, and create cultures where teammates thrive.

Whether accelerating leadership development, driving team performance, or instilling a strong organizational culture, Steve’s collaborative approach delivers lasting results.

Steve has been married to his wife, Theresa, for 25 years, and they have two children, Jenna and Ryan. He values family deeply and incorporates principles of balance and commitment into his leadership and coaching practices, ensuring these values resonate in both his personal and professional life.