Barry returns to ACU after a five year absence. He served students and families previously in Student Financial Services from 2000-2005 and most recentaly as Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance in the ACU Athletic Dept. from 2008-2013. Barry holds an M.S. in OHRD from ACU and a B. A. from Angelo State University. He also has a Paralegal Certification from Southeastern Paralaegal Institute and is certified in Health Care Compliance (CHC). His wife, Rhonda Pupella, is an elementary teacher at Reagan Elementary and he has twin 15 year old daughters (Faith and Tia) who attend Abilene High School. Barry is very happy to have returned to ACU and loves working with students and their families. He is an avid sports fan and loves watching his daughters in their athletic endeavors.

Top 5 strengths: 

• Achiever
• Learner
• Relator
• Focus
• Analytical