Northwest Advisory Board

Barbara Merkle, Chair

Barbara is a strong promoter for education. She began her professional career as an elementary teacher for WFISD before taking a position in college admissions at Midwestern State University. She stayed with MSU for thirty years, retiring in 2013 as Director of Admissions Emerita. She is active on numerous community boards in Wichita Falls including board member on Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation, WF Junior League, the current chair for Catholic Charities Northwest Campus Advisory Board, and serves on the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities Fort Worth.

She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Midwestern State. She enjoys travel, reading and needlework. She is married to attorney Greg Merkle and has one son, Anthony. She is a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace and resides in Wichita Falls.