Steve Barker joined the World Resources Institute (WRI) in 2005 as CFO and Vice President of Finance and Administration. He has over 30 years of experience in international and domestic financial management with both for-profit and non-profit organizations. At WRI, Steve is responsible for business planning and institutional strategy, HR, risk management, IT, facilities, sustainability, accounting, contract governance and compliance, and metrics to manage organizational performance. He was instrumental in formulating and supporting the growth strategy at WRI; facilitating a tripling in size between 2005 and 2014; and expanding global operations to include offices in China, India and Brazil. Steve has an MBA from The College of William and Mary. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from San Diego State University with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. Steve is a CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CFM (Certified in Fi nancial Management) , and member of the Institute of Management Accountants.