Black, Kristine Mary was born on July 11, 1953 in Saint Paul. Daughter of Jaurd Oliver and Dorothy Helen (Amos) B. Bachelor in Physics, University of Minnesota, 1975, Master of Science in Cell Biology, 1978, Master of Science in Metallurgy and Materials Science, 1981. Analytical physicist Cardiac Pacemakers, Saint Paul, 1978, qualifications engineer, 1978-1981.
Biomaterials engineer Saint Jude Medical, Incorporated., Saint Paul, 1981-1983. Manager quality assurance Unisys Semicondr. Operations, Saint Paul, 1983-1988.
System assurance section manager Unisys, 1988-1990, quality assurance manager SMPO division, San Diego, 1990-1991.
Manager reliability and quality assurance Carborundum Company, Phoenix, 1991-1993. Supplier quality associate Hamilton Std.
Commercial Aircraft Products, Mesa, Arizona, 1993-1994. Manager materials Quaid-i-Azam Micro-Relations division Medtronic, 1994.
Member American Society.for Quality Control, American Society Metals, University of Minnesota Institute Technology Alumni Society (director 1980-1987, vice president 1986-1987, president 1987-1988).
