Dr. Stephen R. Barnhart brings to his clients and customers a wide range of experience in business, education, security consulting, and management. Steve has over 45 years of experience in the electronic security industry and has attended countless training programs, seminars, and factory-sponsored training events. He holds an A.A. Degree from Kansas City Kansas Community College, A Diploma in... Electronics Technology (1800 hours) from Kansas State Vo-Tech, Paralegal Courses at JOCO Community College and Rockhurst, as well as several other courses and programs from other reputable schools, such as Harvard. Steve also has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, An MBA in Business and International Relations, and a Ph.D. in Education, all from CHEA-recognized and accredited institutions in the USA. To enhance his career in law enforcement and security, Steve also attended the Kansas City Kansas Reserve Police Academy, the Wyandotte County Reserve’s Sheriff’s Academy, and the Fire Training School of Phillip’s Petroleum and Texas A&M University.
Steve has received numerous citations and awards from around the world, including an award for consultancy to the KOSOVO Peacekeeping Mission, a letter of thanks from the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia for his contributions to security and international relations, an appointment as a security consultant to the Royal Family of Bahrain, the Medal of Merit from President George W. Bush, personal letters of thanks from other Presidents, Governors, Congressmen, Senators, and Members of Parliament, Government, Military, and other notable personalities.
Steve’s career includes many titles and responsibilities, such as; Reserve Police Officer, Sheriff’s Deputy, Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, Fireman, State & City Licensed Private Detective, Bonded Locksmith, Certified Alarm Technician, Certified Electronics Technician, Certified Countermeasures Technician, Certified Executive Protection Agent, a Microsoft Registered Partner, and a 32nd Degree Mason, and has done much for charity through the Shriner’s Organization. Steve was also on the International Champion Harley Davidson Motorcycle Team and a member of the Provost Unit of www.araratshrine.com where President Truman also served as a member. Steve currently serves as the Technical Surveillance Advisor for a major law enforcement agency in the State of Missouri, and a security consultant to the United States Department of the NAVY. Steve also served as the Educational Chairman for the Kansas City Chapter of the ASIS—American Society for Industrial Security. Most recently in 2019, Steve was appointed as a Security Advisor to the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara in Ghana, by the King.
Steve is a former member of The Presidential Business Commission, was voted “Businessman of the Year,” as seen in the Wall Street Journal, and the former Director of the International Association of Personal Protection Agents (IAPPA) which has been approved for Education advancement opportunities with the Department of the NAVY, an Educational Consultant for Mondiapol Police Department and an Honorary Member of the Associazione Nazionale CARABINIERI in Italy, and works with many other organizations on a local and international level.
Steve’s IBEC, International Business and Educational Consultant’s organization, has been approved as a certifying agency to recommend and award the Presidential Service Award and has personally been awarded several other high honors on his involvement within the law enforcement, military, investigative, and various related organizations, including the Kentucky Colonel, Nebraska Admiral, is a Gold Commander / Diamond Leader in the Disabled American Veterans, (DAV) and has recently received the Patriotic Citizen’s Award from the VFW, Veterans of Foreign wars and a supporting member of the USO, and in March 2011, received the highest honor for a Master Mason, the Grand Masters Award.
Steve has also held numerous positions within the political arena; including that of Presidential election Campaign Trustee, Presidential Business Commission, representative to the States of Kansas and Missouri, and even a sponsor for the Vice-Presidential visit to Kansas City, where he met Vice President Dick Cheney and others. On a more recent basis, Steve attended a seminar hosted by Claire McCaskill, where he met the President of the Export / Import Bank of the United States, Fred Hochberg, and attended a VIP meeting with the Chairperson of the House Committee on Small Business, Congressman Sam Graves.
Steve has also been a member of the Kansas City Kansas Police Department, The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, a partner with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, and a certified fireman with Phillips Petroleum, a Team Member with the FBI-InfraGard Cyber Security Team, A Fire Marshal ad currently an Inspector and Chaplain for the Inter City Fire Protection District.
Most recently the Government of ZAMBIA as the Global Goodwill Ambassador on Education for the Country appointed Prof Barnhart. He is the Global President of ICOF as well as the Chaplain General. ICOF Africa is not related to ICOF USA where he is now involved and holds several positions.
Steve has several books, many letters of reference, pictures, awards, and various appointments available in his office, available for perusal by any interested parties. more
