Barry Stohlman is a native of Bethesda, Maryland. He attended Archbishop Carroll High School and then earned a BA in philosophy from The Catholic University of America in 1988. While at Catholic University, Barry met an Italian exchange student, Laura Pellizzoni, whom he eventually followed back to Italy and married. Barry lived and worked as a master cabinetmaker in Northern Italy for nine years. Their first three children were born during these years in Italy.

In 1998, Barry and Laura moved their growing family back to the USA. He has been self-employed as a custom cabinetmaker and, more recently, as a general contractor, running his business for the past twenty years. He joins The Avalon School as the Business Manager, bringing his years of experience in running businesses.

Barry and his wife of 35 years, Laura, have 8 children. Matteo, Bill, Paolo, and Francesco have graduated from Avalon. Marta, Cecilia, Maria, and Monica have graduated from Brookewood.
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Barry keeps himself busy outside of the office raising pigs and other various farm animals for meat. He is particularly passionate about all things related to Italian cured meats. If you are looking for some of the best locally raised prosciutto or salame, you need look no further.