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WiM Colorado | Build, Tour & Connect at Barber-Nichols

Thursday, May 14, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (MDT)
38 Seats Remaining

* Registration open until 5/13/26 at 5:00 PM (MDT)

Event Details

Join WiM Colorado for

Build, Tour & Connect at Barber-Nichols

Date:
Thursday, May 14, 2026

Time:
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. MT  

Location:
Barber-Nichols
6350 W. 56th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002

Cost to Attend:
WiM Members = $10
Nonmembers = $15
Students = $5

Event attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Barber-Nichols, participate in a team building activity, tour the facility, and connect with a panel of people behind the work.

A panel discussion will include Barber-Nichols’ team members:
Cadence Fortenberry-Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Leigh Ann Ellis-Lead Program Manager
Shannen Porter-Program Manager
Katie Malm-Lead Quality Inspector
Amy Ridder- Environmental Health, Safety, and Assistant Facility Security Officer
Kelly Valles - Human Resources Manager

About Barber-Nichols

As a Colorado-based engineering and manufacturing company, Barber-Nichols designs, engineers, manufactures, and tests mission-critical turbomachinery and fluid management solutions for aerospace, defense, energy, cryogenic, and other high-performance applications.

Barber-Nichols is excited to support opportunities that highlight careers in manufacturing and engineering and to welcome a group committed to advancing women in our industry.


We can't wait to see you there!

For More Information:

Liz Rachal
Liz Rachal
Director Turning the Corner (720)230-6304
Please Note:

All registrants will need to be US Citizens, provide a government issued ID and sign an NDA. An email will be sent prior to the event to registrants to fast track the sign-in process. 

Safety Glasses will be provided and there are clearly marked safety areas to stay within. Closed-toe, low heel, slip-resistant shoes required.

Parking Instructions:
You're welcome to park on campus or anywhere along 56th St. First come, first served. Carpooling is recommended due to limited space on campus.


Agenda

3:00 p.m. | Sign-in and Networking
3:15 p.m. | Baber-Nichols Introduction 
3:20 p.m. | Group Activity and Tour (2 Groups, alternating) 
4:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion


Thank you to our annual sponsors!





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