Barbara Strother
Title: Economic Development Specialist
Company: Town of Groton
Location: Groton, Conn.
Birthplace: Quonset Point, R.I. Birth Date: September 27, 1949
Family: 5 fabulous brothers and sisters, and wonderful nieces and nephews
College: Connecticut College, New London, Conn., 1987
First job in real estate or allied field: Planning and economic development for the Town of Groton for 32 years.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: I oversee the economic development programs for the Town of Groton (now). Future? More travel.
Hobbies: Chorus singing, book club, golf, attending performing arts events, volunteering MS Society and Special Olympics
Favorite book: "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Favorite movies: "White Christmas" and "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo"
Person you most emulate (outside of family): Bill and Melinda Gates for their charitable work
Keys to success: Always find time to volunteer. It keeps you centered.
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Working for a non-profit or arts organization