Founder/CEO

Colonel (retired) Russ Barnes is the CEO and Senior Business Advisor to Entrepreneurs and Executives at Systro, an organization design firm specializing in small business development.  His 30+ years of experience in organization development is drawn from military service, franchise ownership, academic programs, and strategy consulting, specifically with small businesses.

After retirement from the military, Russ grew a franchise territory from zero to profitability in less than three years.  His growth was based on a clear vision, building an effective network, consistently delivering a quality product and maintaining a relentless focus on customer service.

Russ is a graduate of the Referral Institute Certified Networker program where he received extensive training in referral marketing. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Manhattan College (NY), his MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and his Master of Science degree in Strategic Studies from Air University.  He is currently earning a PhD in Organization Development at Benedictine University.

Vision Statement 

We believe that awareness and understanding of organization design will enable CEOs to create sustainable enterprises that are more productive and profitable.

Mission Statement 

Systro Consulting comes in when the business owner has reached the limit of his/her ability to manage the people, the process and the profitability.

We provide service and support for everything from defining “Purpose” to implementing “Continuous Improvement” programs. Vision, Mission, Core Values, Management Structure, Business Plan, Operations Manual, Knowledge Management, Strategy, Quality Management, Alignment, Engagement

We assist with the development of an organizational strategy that will lead to sustainable growth through operational effectiveness.

Statement of Mastery 

Our goal is to provide organization design expertise for CEOs with such a high level of excellence that the term “Systro”  becomes a verb.

Core values

100% Customer Satisfaction:  We provide the customer/client with more than they requested, we go above and beyond normal standards of performance, and we consistently exceed expectations.

Proven results:  Data is captured and documented from Day One so that progress can be measured, adjustments can be made and results can be verified.

Build deep relationships:  Customers and clients are treated as friends. We are helping them organize their businesses for the purpose of improving their lifestyle.

We use the language of entrepreneurial success to communicate and cultivate relationships that result in achieving your desired goals

Our focus is on ACTION and RESULTS!