Barbara joined Zyvex in 2005 as an Accounting Assistant and is currently Accounting/HR Manager. Her responsibilities include hiring, benefits, policies, payroll, open enrollments, 401(k) contribution management and government grant accounting, including voucher submission and government accounting audits, buyer and price negotiator, and accounts receivable/payable. Prior to joining Zyvex, Barbara worked in financial planning, tax preparation, client investment management and all phases of general accounting. She also served as a financial analyst in the cost reduction and employee suggestion department at General Dynamics, now Lockheed Martin, working on a team to save the company millions of dollars.

Barbara has a BA from the University of California, Irvine.