Barry did not go to a regional job.
I have heard more about why and how Steve left and all I can say is that I am disappointed and surprised by his actions. It may have been time for him to leave after all.
Mary does a good job with ODP, and she saved it from disaster many years ago. But now that it is on solid footing again it may be time to break it back up between a Boys and Girls ODP administrators. That way the last of the major problems can be worked out.