About

Anthony Barbar is president and CEO of Barbar & Associates, a strategic advisory firm with more than 40 years of experience structuring and executing complex public-private partnerships and real estate transactions. He has spearheaded the acquisition, planning, financing, and development of numerous large university, healthcare, and commercial projects. His unique ability to analyze, evaluate, and develop strategic plans that balance the diverse objectives of stakeholders makes him an invaluable resource.

Barbar’s work has extended beyond the private sector. He has held appointments on the board of trustees for both Florida Atlantic University (2008–2022; chair, 2013–2020 and 2021–2022) and Palm Beach Atlantic University (2000–2012). He is also a member of the Orange Bowl Committee and chair of the Boca Raton Bowl Executive Committee. Barbar’s contributions to his community have been recognized with honors such as the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Business Leader of the Year award in 2013, the Sun Sentinel’s Excalibur award in 2018, and the Maverick Lifetime Contribution award from Florida Atlantic’s Tech Runway in 2019. As a proud graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Barbar has been recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus by the College of Business. He is also a former chair of the Florida Atlantic Alumni Association.

In his advisory work, Barbar leverages his expertise to help educational institutions and their leaders become more competitive by designing and implementing strategies to enhance their infrastructure, capabilities, and capacities and aligning their real estate assets with strategic plans. He is committed to creating lasting partnerships that drive progress and student success for his clients.

Professional Credentials

Barbar earned his bachelor’s degree in international business from Florida Atlantic University.