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Articles about Barb

Barb King led an inspiring life. From being the president of a highly successful commercial playground equipment company, to serving on myriad boards of directors, to being a wife, mother and grandmother, Barb was a mentor and role model to many.

 

Check out the articles below that will give you further insights on this incredible person.

 

Respected Champion of Children, Health and Wellness
Playground Magazine

 

Northwestern Mutual Mourns the Loss of Trustee
Northwestern Mutual

Barb King, Honorary ASLA
MN Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects

Her Work was Play
Star Tribune

Community Mourns Passing of Barb King
Delano Herald Journal

College of Design Remembers Barbara King
Iowa State University College of Design

Exec was Devoted to Play, Workers
Pioneer Press

Landscape Structures' Barbara King Dies
Minneapolis, St. Paul Business Journal

Barb King's Awards and Achievements

Barb King's Board of Directors Involvement

Barb King, co-founder Landscape Structures

1946--2008

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