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About

Rachid Madany Joseph Barry is a Burkina Faso-born, U.S.-based entrepreneur, tax strategist, financial consultant, and former honorary consul. He is the founder and chief executive officer of RMJ Consultant, a financial and business advisory firm established in 2015 in Houston, Texas. His work includes tax planning, financial consulting, business development, and international economic relations.

Early Life and Education

Barry was born in Burkina Faso, West Africa, and later moved to the United States. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), two associate degrees from Houston Community College, and a graduate certificate in leadership. He is also a Doctor of Public Policy candidate at Liberty University, focusing on economic development and international investment.

Career

RMJ Consultant

Rachid Madany Joseph Barry founded RMJ Consultant in July 2015. Based in Houston, Texas, the firm provides tax planning, tax preparation, IRS representation, bookkeeping, business financing advisory, and financial consulting services. As CEO, he oversees the firm’s strategy, operations, and business development.

Professional qualifications

Barry’s professional credentials include Enrolled Agent (EA), Certified Tax Coach (CTC), Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS), Certified Maverick Tax Strategist, Intuit Certified Professional Bookkeeper, and QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor.

Diplomatic and international activities

In May 2021, Barry was appointed honorary consul of Burkina Faso in Houston. He participated in consular assistance, community outreach, humanitarian initiatives, and efforts to strengthen relations between Burkina Faso and the United States. His tenure ended in April 2024.

Community leadership and public service

Barry served as president of the Association of Burkinabè in Houston from 2013 to 2016, supporting educational, cultural, and community welfare initiatives. In 2018, he was elected as a delegate to the Conseil Supérieur des Burkinabè de l’Étranger (CSBE), representing the Burkinabè diaspora in the southern United States.

Public speaking and professional engagement

Barry has participated in conferences, business seminars, and community events, speaking on taxation, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, business development, and wealth creation.

Recognition and honors

Rachid Madany Joseph Barry has received congressional and local recognitions for his professional activities, community leadership, and public service. These include recognitions reported in 2019, 2023, and 2026, as well as honors associated with the Taste of Africa Gala and Harris County.

Research and academic interests

Barry’s research interests include public policy, private equity investment, economic development, entrepreneurship, and U.S.–Africa economic relations, particularly investment opportunities in West African economies.