Jo Barr Senior Marketing Manager, M.E. Group

Years in A/E/C industry: 14

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Racing Sail Boats, Tennis, Culinary Arts, Travel and anything connected to family!

Any nicknames? My Dad calls me FRED!!!  Mike wants to call me “Wanna."

Hometown? Stourbridge, England

Do you have a little known talent?  Nothing hidden in my world…open book I guess!

If I could live anywhere, I'd live in: Graubunden, Switzerland, it’s as close to Paradise as you can get.

If I could do anything, I would: Visit all seven ”Wonders of the World”.  I’ve managed one so far!

A personally rewarding career or professional accomplishment? Stepping out in the world of Business Development to an international environment vs a local community environment.  My role for an Architectural design firm in California exposed me to a client base in 21 different countries.

Favorite movie or book? Breakfast at Tiffany’s – I watch it every year.

Favorite band or musician? Coldplay….BRITISH and THE BEST.

Favorite food? My Mom’s fruit crumble and custard.  Although her Roast Beef and Yorkshire takes some beating also!!

A personal motto or motivating quote? “Never . . . Never . . . Never . . . Never Give up!" - Winston Churchill

Added December 2010