Barb is the former Agency Procurement Officer for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Prior to this position Barb served as the Manager of Contract and Procurement Administration for the Columbus Regional Airport Authority in Central Ohio where she implemented many strategic improvements. Barb led the implementation of the City’s first electronic procurement system during her tenure as the Procurement Manager of the City of Columbus.
Barb served with several colleagues collaborating to Charter (1994) the Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers (COOPP) Chapter of the NIGP, and (2014) the Public Purchasers Association of Northern Ohio (PPANO).
As a former Instructor for NIGP, Barb has extensive experience in course development and delivery. She has authored and edited portions of text/work books used in public procurement courses. Barb served for many semesters as adjunct faculty for The Ohio State University, John Glenn College of Public Affairs Graduate School. In 2024 Barb was named to the NIGP Instructor Hall of Fame.
Barb holds a master's degree in public administration in Finance, from The Ohio State University, John Glenn College of Public Affairs. She has achieved and maintained certifications such as the NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) through NIGP. She also holds lifetime certifications as a Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), and a Public Procurement Officer (CPPO). through the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC.)
In 2021, Barb was honored to receive the Albert Hall Memorial Award for her Career Service dedicated to NIGP. In 2014, Barb was grateful to receive a Distinguished Service Award from NIGP, the Institute for Public Procurement. In 2008, Barb was recognized as the NIGP Manager of the Year.
Barb served on the NIGP Board of Directors, the NIGP-CPP Certification Commission, and Institute committees such as Governing, Finance, and Knowledge Management. She also served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Public Procurement (JOPP.)
Barb supports the talented, all-volunteer Radio NIGP Staff with contributions to monthly broadcasts. She hopes you'll view Radio NIGP on the NIGP1 YouTube Channel.