Background
Torres, Barbara Wood was born on September 18, 1945 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Ken and Myrna Wood.
technical services professional
Torres, Barbara Wood was born on September 18, 1945 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Ken and Myrna Wood.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, University New Mexico, 1969. Master of Science in Physics, University New Mexico, 1972.
Member staff Quantum Systems, Inc., Albuquerque, 1967-1972, Edgerton, Germeshauser, and Greer, Albuquerque, 1972-1976, Mission Research Corporation, Albuquerque, 1977-1978. From staff member to vice president test engineering Business Development Manager, 1978-1997. Director test engineering Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (formerly TRW), 1998—2000, division director ethics and business conduct, 2001—2007.
Owner Torres Consulting, since 2007. Member New Mexico State Science and Technology Commission, 1983—1986. Member committee NEWTEC Joint Venture, New Mexico, 1998—2004.
Member advisory board New Mexico Comprehensive Regional Center Minorities, 1993—1996. Judge New Mexico Regional and International Science Fair, since 1986. Board directors New Mexico Network for Women in Science, 1988—1992, since 2003.
Member of Ethics Officers Association, American Business Women's Association (district vice president 1995-1996, national secretary 1996-1997, named one of Top Ten Business Women 1988, 2006).
Married James Torres, July 3, 1965. Children: James C, William D.