In Memoriam- barbara mcnamara

Barbara McNamara, who served on the Board of Directors from 2008 to 2026 as Chairwoman, guiding our strategic direction and providing corporate governance and leadership, passed away on 17 January at the age of 83. Her service with Signalscape followed her long and distinguished career at the NSA.
Ms. McNamara began her career serving her country as a Chinese linguist in 1963, during the height of the Cold War. Over her 40-year career with the Government, she rose to key positions, including Deputy Director from 1997 to 2000. She received numerous awards, including the NSA’s Meritorious Service Award, the Exceptional Civilian Service Award, the Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award, and the Presidential Rank Award. She was inducted into the Cryptologic Hall of Honor in 2020.
As a member of the Signalscape Board of Directors, she served as the Chairwoman, serving as a fiduciary for corporate governance.   Using her strong leadership skills, she was instrumental in steering the company’s growth and success. “She will be a great loss to the Intelligence community as a whole, and her inspiration and guidance will be missed by all here at Signalscape,” said CEO Jhan Vannatta.
Her obituary can be viewed at: https://www.philbincomeaufh.com/obituaries/Barbara-A-Mcnamara?obId=46975530
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