J.W. Pepper is pleased to announce that effective September 15, 2025, Marc Barrer will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer.
Marc has been a valued member of the J.W. Pepper Board of Directors for the past three years, bringing a deep understanding of the company’s mission and market. Most recently, he served as COO of Mishimoto, a premium aftermarket automotive systems company focused on high-performance cooling products. There, Barrer honed his expertise in e-commerce operations, customer service, analytics, software operations, and high-velocity fulfillment systems.
“Marc has proven his ability as a meaningful contributor on our Board of Directors, and we look forward to having him engaged in the Pepper organization more fully,” said Glenn Burtch, President and CEO of J.W. Pepper. “His background leading operations for companies with strong e-commerce and customer service leanings makes him a perfect fit for our company.”
Barrer succeeds Lee Paynter, who is transitioning to the role of Chief Administrative Officer and will continue to provide strategic leadership to the company.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Barrer has a deep-rooted passion for music, having trained as a classical pianist and participated in his high school marching band and percussion groups. He resides in Flourtown, PA with his wife of 25 years and three children, Justin (20), Avery (16), and Natalee (13).
