For Immediate Release – Addison, Texas, Sep. 30, 2009 - The National Business Research Institute, a world leader in survey research, today announced the promotion of Melissa Barba to Vice President of Research Consulting and Administration.

Ms. Barba joined NBRI in 2006, as a Project Manager, and quickly rose to supervisory and management positions.  In October 2008, she accepted a promotion to Director of Research Consulting.  She honed her already impressive speaking and writing skills during this period.

“Her eagerness to help others and work as a team player earned her respect from her supervisors and peers alike,” said Jan Stringer West, Ph.D., “being a consummate time manager as well, it was clear that Melissa could handle much greater responsibility and authority.”

Ms. Barba received a History degree from the University of Texas and an MBA from St. Edwards University in Austin.

About NBRI:
NBRI specializes in psychological research for business, commonly referred to as employee surveys and customer surveys.  Project Leaders possess Ph.D. degrees in psychological research, and have assisted thousands of firms around the world since 1982.  Clients are able to confidently implement action plans that provide the greatest amount of improvement with the least amount of time and manpower.  NBRI's founder and CEO, Jan Stringer West, Ph.D. is a thought leader in the field of Organizational Psychology.  Visit us at www.NBRI.com.