Barbara Bonarrigo is the CEO of CJ Manufacturing based in Ormond Beach, Florida. She has held this position since the company's founding in 2008. As CEO, Barbara is proud to lead a woman-owned small Florida business based in a HubZone. As CJ Manufacturing's CEO, Barbara oversees management and finance of a CNC Milling/ contract manufacturer supporting America's defense industry.
In 2020, Barbara was named Woman of the Year in Manufacturing by Volusia County's Manufacturing Association. In 2023, Barbara was re-appointed as a member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Human Resources Board and appointed as member of the Leisure Services Advisory Board for Volusia County. Most recently, Barbara was appointed by Governor DeSantis to advise Florida's SBDC.
Barbara is a proud product of the American Dream. She received her Bachelor in Business Administration in Kaiserslautern Germany in 1984 and immigrated to America in 1989 to marry her best friend and business partner, Tom Bonarrigo. Together, they have three children and two grandchildren all based around Florida.
Barbara is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. She is inspired daily by her family and her love of America. In her free time Barbara likes to travel and play tennis.