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John Barrett III

Energizer · DISC type I
President at Monument Consulting Group
📍 North Adams, Massachusetts, United States

John Barrett III is a public service veteran and President of Monument Square Consulting Group. He is nationally recognized for his 26-year tenure as Mayor of North Adams, where he pioneered using the arts for economic revitalization, notably with MASS MoCA. He is an alumnus of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

His personal life reflects a deep commitment to his community. A defining personal achievement was founding the Eileen A. Barrett Oncology Center in his late wifes honor. He maintains strong ties to his alma mater, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, supporting its athletic and academic programs.

Unique fact: He is celebrated as one of the first political leaders to successfully leverage the arts as a primary economic development tool for a post-industrial city.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
President
Location
North Adams, Massachusetts, United States
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Believer
Enthusiastic
Big Picture Person

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Arts-led Revitalization
He built his legacy on transforming North Adams by championing MASS MoCA, America's largest contemporary art museum, as an engine for economic growth.
Public Sector Leadership
With a 26-year career as the Mayor of North Adams and subsequent service as a State Representative, he has extensive experience in municipal and state governance.
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Career

Work history

President
Monument Consulting Group
1-1984 - 1-2010
Mayor
City of North Adams
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Education
BS/Masters
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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