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SANDY JOHNSON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
A BORN LEADER
Sandy began her aerospace career as an engineer with McDonnell Douglas Corporation, supporting the Skylab and Space Shuttle programs. Early on at Barrios, she transitioned from technical roles to project management, business development, and executive positions. She realized she had atalent and passion for business and in 1993 she bought Barrios outright.
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS & HIGHLIGHTS
Under Sandy’s leadership, Barrios has continuously held government contracts and both Barrios and Sandy have earned many prestigious awards, including:
- NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal (the highest honor NASA bestows upon a non-government employee, granted only to individuals whose distinguished accomplishments contributed substantially to the NASA mission).
- Two NASA George M. Low Awards for Quality and Excellence (the first small business to win Products and Services categories)
- Two JSC Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year awards
- NASA Woman-Owned Business of the Year
- Boeing Company’s Supplier of the Year Award
BARRIOS FAMILY
We promote a people-first atmoshphere focused on our diverse team where employees are connected, supported, respected and empowered.
WORK LIFE BALANCE
We enable our people to achieve an effective balance between their work and personal lives through our policies, management approach, and employee activities.
EXTRAORDINARY VALUE
We dedicate our efforts to achieving the mission of our customers and deliver superior performance through our innovative and passionate workforce. We do this in a flexible, cost-effective and sustainable way.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We are committed to making a long lasting positive impact on the communities where we do business.
WHAT SETS US APART
- 42+ years as a Federal government prime contractor, primarily to NASA.
- Partner to a diverse customer and industry base across government and commercial space sectors.
- 650+ employees delivering broad experience and technical expertise.
- A woman-owned business that maintains a legac y of excellence.
- Small business agility with robust business infrastructure.
- ISO9001 and AS9100 Certified.
- Consistently awarded ‘Excellent’ performance scores on prime contracts to NASA.
NASA Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year Award
NASA / JSC Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award
SBA Region 6 Prime Contractor of the Year & Subcontractor of the Year Awards
Boeing Supplier of the Year Award
EMY AWARD
Each year, the Barrios EMY Award, named after our founder, Emyré Barrios Robinson, recognizes an employee who
contributes beyond the workplace in service to the community.
An employee whose efforts exemplify our Barrios Value of Social Responsibility, is committed to making a long-lasting
positive impact and doing good for society around them, and consistently demonstrates an unyielding dedication
to community service and improving the lives of others.
FAMILY
Sandy and her husband Doug, a retired Rockwell International program executive, have two daughters, Kelly and Lori, married to Jack and Vincenzo, and three grandsons – Jackson, Oliver, and Theodore. In her spare time, Sandy enjoys traveling, walking, playing pickleball, and spending time with her precious grandsons.
BARRIOS FAMILY
We promote a people-first atmoshphere focused on our diverse team where employees are connected, supported, respected and empowered.
WORK LIFE BALANCE
We enable our people to achieve an effective balance between their work and personal lives through our policies, management approach, and employee activities.
EXTRAORDINARY VALUE
We dedicate our efforts to achieving the mission of our customers and deliver superior performance through our innovative and passionate workforce. We do this in a flexible, cost-effective and sustainable way.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We are committed to making a long lasting positive impact on the communities where we do business.
GIVING BACK
Sandy believes that everyone should give back. She is a community champion and over the years has been involved in the leadership of several organizations:
- United Way of Greater Houston
- Engineering and Science Foundation Board for Louisiana Tech University
- President’s Council for the University of Houston Clear Lake (UHCL)
- Clear Creek Education Foundation
- Communities in Schools – Bay Area
- Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
SERVICE AWARDS
Sandy’s community work has been widely recognized:
- UHCL Presidential Medal for outstanding contributions to the university and community (the third recipient of this award in the history of UHCL)
- Lifetime Achievement Award from The Houston Technology Center for her dedication and service to aerospace entrepreneurship.
- United Way of Greater Houston’s Robert W. Kneebone Volunteer of the Year Award (the highest honor given to a United Way volunteer acknowledging extraordinary leadership and commitment to community service)
