Name: 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