Barbara L. Mecum

Background

Mecum, Barbara L. was born on October 6, 1955 in Omaha. Daughter of LeRoy F. and Shirley J. (Wade) Wittler.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Wyoming, 1978.

Career

Press aide state campaign, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1978; insurance clerk, teller, Rocky Mountain Federal Savings and Loan, Laramie, Wyoming, 1979-1980; technical editor, Archeological Superior vena cava syndrome, Laramie, 1980; administrative assistant trust division, 1st National Bank Fairbanks (Alaska), 1981; editorial assistant Office of Chancellor, U. Alaska, Fairbanks, 1981-1983; editorial assistant, subscription manager Geophysical Institute, U. Alaska, Fairbanks, 1983-1984; associate director publications, S.E. Alaska Conservation Council, Juneau, 1985; graphic designer, Alaska Graphic Arts, Juneau, 1986; graphic artist, Roark-Harmon Associations, Juneau, 1986-1987; public information specialist Chancellor' General’ s Office, U. Alaska S.E., Juneau, 1988-1991; grants writer, U. Alaska S.E. and Juneau School District, since 1991.

Achievements

• Barbara L. Mecum has been listed as a noteworthy Public information specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President, publicity chair board directors Resurrection Lutheran Preschool, 1987-1988. Member Society Professional Journalists, League of Women Voters, College Media Advisers Inc., American Association State Colleges and United States (public information committee).

Connections

Married Robert D. Mecum, December 14, 1980. Children: Brianne A, Bryce D.

Father:

LeRoy F. Wittler

Mother:

Shirley J. (Wade) Wittler

Spouse:

Robert D. Mecum

child:

Bryce D. Mecum

child:

Brianne A. Mecum