Background
Gelman, Barbara L. was born on September 11, 1936 in Teien, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Albert and Gudrun (Hanson) Jensen.
Gelman, Barbara L. was born on September 11, 1936 in Teien, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Albert and Gudrun (Hanson) Jensen.
Student, Long Beach City College, 1956. Bachelor in Political Science, Pacific Lutheran University, 1974. Certified in public affairs, University Washington, 1988.
Graduate key executive program, Cambridge Technology Group, 1991. Graduate, Central Washington University, 1995.
Program coordinator, Washington State Department Labor and Industries, Olympia, 1980-1981;
member, Pierce County Council, Tacoma, 1983-1992;
chairman, Pierce County Council, Tacoma, 1990;
assessor-treasurer, Pierce County, since 1993. Member Puget Sound Council Govts., 1985-1988. Chairman of the executive board Economics Corporation Pierce County, 1991-1992.
Chairman Control Puget Sound Economics Development Corporation, Tacoma, 1992.
Vice chairman Tacoma-Pierce County Bi-Centennial Commission, 1974-1976. Board directors Tacoma-Pierce County Municipal League, 1982. President Law League Pierce County, 1981-1983.
Unit leader League of Women Voters, Tacoma, 1980. Pierce County Council representative to Pierce County Arts Commission, 1985-1992. Candidate for Pierce County Home Rule Charter, 1977.
Member International Association Assessing Officers, Washington State Association County Officials, Washington State Association County Assessors (chairman Puget Sound district 1994-1995, member executive board 1995-1996), Washington State Association County Treasurer, South County Chamber of C.
Married Herbert Gelman, April 11, 1959. Children: Mark, Dana, Sarah, Megan.