Background
Short, Barbara Willard was born on July 11, 1934 in High Point, North Carolina, United States.
Short, Barbara Willard was born on July 11, 1934 in High Point, North Carolina, United States.
Associate of Arts, Wingate College, 1954. Bachelor in Journalism, University North Carolina, 1956. Master of Business Administration, Duke University, 1982.
Editor Popular Government, Institute Government, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1956-1958; assistant women's editor, Durham (North Carolina) Morning Herald, 1958-1960; woman's editor, Durham (North Carolina) Morning Herald, 1961-1969; executive vice president, part owner, Inform Inc., Durham, 1969-1986; president, chief Executive officer, InfoMarketing Inc., Durham, since 1986. Speaker North Carolina Press Club, North Carolina Conference United Methodist Church, Durham Business andProf. Women, and numerous others.
Children: Penny R., Paige S., Lori S.