Chris Barber has been a part of the leadership team at St. Bernards for more than 33 years. Chris is responsible for oversight of all St. Bernards entities, the largest of which is St. Bernards Medical Center, a 457-bed acute care hospital which has served as the trusted provider of comprehensive, compassionate healthcare services in this community for more than 125 years.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Arkansas and a Master of Public Administration degree from Arkansas State University. Chris holds fellow status in the American College of Healthcare Executives, has served as Regent for the State of Arkansas, and was recognized by the American College of Healthcare Executives with the Exemplary Service Award.

He has served in a variety of healthcare leadership roles in the state and is on the Board of the Arkansas Hospital Association where he is the past Chairman and American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board. Chris is a Board member and past Chair of a Partnership for Healthy Arkansas. Chris was instrumental in the development of the NYIT Medical School on the ASU campus. For his efforts, NYIT recognized Chris with the highest honor “The Riland Medal of Public Service”.