Background
Hughes, Barbara Ann LeRoy was born on February 22, 1932 in Michigan City, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Archibald Francis and Virgie Elizabeth (Matzke) LeRoy.
Hughes, Barbara Ann LeRoy was born on February 22, 1932 in Michigan City, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Archibald Francis and Virgie Elizabeth (Matzke) LeRoy.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Purdue University, 1954. Postgraduate, 1954-1955, 75-80.Chemist Pillsbury Company, Minneapolis, 1955-1956. Editor, reporter Sun Newspaper, Minneapolis, 1965-1971.
Environmental program director American Lung Association Hennepin County, Minneapolis, 1973-1982, executive director Saint Paul, 1983-1992, associate managing director Minnesota, 1992.
Chemist Pillsbury Company, Minneapolis, 1955—1956. Editor, reporter Sun Newspaper, 1965—1971. Environmental program director American Lung Association Hennepin County, 1973—1982.
Executive director St. Paul, 1983—1992. Associate managing director Minnesota, since 1992. Chairman trustees Anoka County Library., Blaine, Minnesota, 1962—1965.
Chairman Fridley Cable television Advisory Board, Minnesota, 1972—1977, Minnesota, 1981—1991, KUOM Radio Advisory Board, 1980—1992. Member Environmental Quality Board, St. Paul, 1983—1990.
Member Minnesota Public Health Association, Upper Midwest Air Pollution Control Association (president 1977), Congress Lung Association Staff (committee chairman 1975-1980), League of Women Voters (state board 1968-1971). Democratic.
Married Robert Jon Hughes, June 25, 1955. Children: Elizabeth Ann Hitomi, Clare Frances, William LeRoy.