John is the President of Barger Builders & Developers, his family business that was originally founded in 1951. He is a contractor by trade and a realtor by expertise, and during his 40 year career he has spearheaded the development of over 250,000 acres of commercial and industrial land in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. A graduate of Duke University, John is an expert in the commercial and residential fields alike, and he specializes in new construction sales and leasing, income properties and property management services. He is a member of the Jack Miller Network and a past president of the Board of Directors of the Police Athletic League, and has supported countless area museums, hospitals and charities for decades.