Barry was born in Denver, Colo., and moved to Texas when he was 6 months old. He is Brad's older brother and has lived in the Universal City/Schertz area, near San Antonio, all his life, with a brief stint in the U.S. Navy during the first Gulf War. He worked as a paramedic for 12 years, before graduating in 2006 from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology (physical education). Barry has always had an interest in the supernatural. After experiencing many personal encounters over the years, he jumped at the opportunity to conduct professional and scientific research with his brother, Brad, as his full-time job and career. Barry also acts as case manager and does most of the client screening and scheduling.