Oliver Barie

A native of upstate New York, Oliver moved to Indiana in 2013 to serve as chief fundraising officer for Ivy Tech Northeast. He joined Borror Public Affairs in 2017 and purchased the firm in 2022 from its founder, Randy Borror.

Oliver’s policy expertise includes local government finance, adult beverage regulation, K–12 education, economic development, gaming, and workforce development. He enjoys the challenge of navigating complex legislative matters and delivering practical solutions to the Indiana General Assembly.

During his time at Ivy Tech, Oliver successfully raised over $3.5 million in private donations and grants. In addition to his fundraising efforts, he worked closely with large employers, regional legislators, and economic development agencies focused on workforce development and higher education

Prior to moving to Indiana, Oliver worked for a political action committee assisting multiple federal and statewide campaigns including U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, and New York State Governor.

Oliver is a graduate of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, and is licensed to practice in Indiana.