CENTER VALLEY, PA, April 23, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Eric J. Bartosz has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Bartosz currently serves as founder and chief executive officer of BAR40, an organization he established in 2016. Over the past decade, he has guided BAR40 to become a leading provider of fractional executive services for small and medium-sized businesses, typically those with up to $300 million in revenue and 50 to 400 employees. Under his leadership, BAR40 has specialized in delivering chief strategy officer and chief revenue officer services, focusing on revenue expansion, strategic deployment, sales optimization and EQ training. The organization also offers monthly engagement options across a variety of industries. Mr. Bartosz is particularly recognized for integrating emotional intelligence certifications into BAR40's offerings, helping both individuals and organizations enhance their effectiveness in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. The 'Performance EQ: Awareness to Impact' training course is SHRP accredited for 8 PDC credits.

In addition to his executive role at BAR40, Mr. Bartosz is also an adjunct professor at DeSales University, where he has taught leadership, emotional intelligence and strategy in the Master of Business Administration program since 2021. He additionally joined Muhlenberg College in 2024 as a graduate studies faculty member, teaching in the master's program in organizational leadership. His academic appointments reflect his commitment to developing future leaders and sharing his expertise in organizational strategy and emotional intelligence.

Mr. Bartosz's influence extends into thought leadership and professional writing. Since 2026, he has been a contributing writer and member of the Forbes Business Council, providing insights on business growth and leadership. He is also a monthly columnist for Saucon Source, reaching approximately 50,000 readers with his 'Bar Talk' articles focused on goal achievement and emotional intelligence. His work as a columnist began in 2021 and has further established him as a prominent voice on personal excellence.

From 2025, Mr. Bartosz has served as co-chair for Vistage Worldwide Inc., a global peer advisory organization for chief executive officers and business leaders.

His dedication to public service is evident through his ongoing role as a firefighter with Upper Saucon Township since 2016. He also owns EJB Photography, which he founded in 2005, combining his passion for volunteer photography with community engagement.

Previously, Mr. Bartosz was vice president of marketing and strategic alliances at Sihl Inc., a global company headquartered in Germany and served as the United States director of business development at Contra Vision, where he led market expansion initiatives across North America.

His earlier career includes serving as vice president of national accounts at Windsor Marketing Group and northeast regional sales manager at Clear Focus Imaging (Transcendia Inc.) from 2011 to 2015. From 2005 to 2011, Mr. Bartosz was a wide-format specialist and business development manager at Xpedx (Veritiv).

He began his professional journey at National Envelope in New York City while still attending college. Over nearly a decade, from 1996 to 2005, he advanced from customer service representative to outside sales representative, then became sales manager for the eastern United States. Following National Envelope's acquisition, he joined International Paper as a product specialist.

Throughout his career, Mr. Bartosz has developed expertise in revenue expansion, organizational strategy, sales team optimization and emotional intelligence leadership—skills that have earned him recognition as an industry leader.

He maintains active memberships with several professional organizations, including the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce since 2021, the Upper Saucon Fire Department since 2016, and Business Network International. He is also involved with Lehigh Valley Road Members and serves as a career mentor coach for St. John's University.

Mr. Bartosz holds a Master of Business Administration in marketing and management from DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Science in business management from St. John's University in New York City. His commitment to lifelong learning is reflected in his certifications: Dale Carnegie Training in public speaking and corporate communication since 2000; a leadership principles certification from Harvard Business School Online since 2019; Sandler Sales Boot Camp; and BAR40 emotional intelligence practitioner certification.

He attributes his success to constant curiosity, a growth mindset and receptiveness to mentorship—qualities that have enabled him to adapt to evolving business landscapes such as the rise of fractional executive models driven by private equity trends.

Mr. Bartosz's civic involvement is extensive. He has served as president of the Saucon Rail Trail Oversight Commission for Upper Saucon Township since 2021 and as race director for the Stop Drop & Run! 5K through BAR40 since 2020. He joined the Parks and Recreation Commission for Upper Saucon Township in 2024. He previously served on the board of directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lehigh Valley from 2020 to 2024, and of Southern Lehigh Public Library from 2013 to 2016.

He has directed community races such as Book It! 5K for Southern Lehigh Public Library from 2013 to 2017, and founded The Givezilla Group—a nonprofit dedicated to organizing road races that benefit charities. Additional board roles include Spartan Circle Fund and Gold Star; he volunteers annually with Gold Star Family events on Memorial Day.

His creative output includes authoring the bestselling book "BAR40: Achieving Personal Excellence," published by Wise Media Group in its latest edition in 2020. This work stands among his proudest achievements due to its impact on individuals' lives beyond financial metrics. He has contributed over 60 articles such as "Operation Hydration", "Exercise with Purpose", "Let's Break the Law", "Getting it Done in 2021", "Mental Muscle and the Battle Against Covid Fatigue" and "COVID-19 and the Quarantini Effect" for Saucon Source along with assorted photography published by Upper Saucon & Center Valley Life Magazine. An avid runner and racer, Mr. Bartosz is a shoe tester for Runners World Magazine and writes reviews published in the magazine.

Mr. Bartosz frequently delivers keynote speeches at seminars on personal development through emotional intelligence—a field in which he is increasingly recognized as an authority.

Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Mr. Bartosz is deeply involved in his community through coaching youth sports, volunteering and high school sports photography. He remains dedicated to helping others achieve their goals through emotional intelligence training sessions designed for both individuals and organizations—work he believes yields lasting personal and professional benefits. Looking ahead, Mr. Bartosz aims to expand his reach by adapting his teachings for high school students nationwide while continuing to serve larger groups through speaking engagements.

His career reflects an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, service learning and positive impact—qualities that have distinguished him throughout every phase of his professional journey.

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