Carol Barbe is a respected business leader, philanthropist, and community advocate whose work is
grounded in service, integrity, and family. As President and CEO of Backflow Technology, LLC, a
family-owned company based in Ashburn, Virginia, Carol leads a trusted business that has served
the DMV region for more than 29 years, helping protect public health through backflow
prevention and safe drinking water practices.

With more than 40 years of experience spanning business management, law, human resources,
commercial property management, nonprofit leadership, and traditionally male-dominated
industries, Carol brings both depth and perspective to every role she holds. Her leadership is
defined by strategic vision, operational strength, and a genuine commitment to people.

Carol’s impact extends far beyond the workplace. Deeply committed to philanthropy and
community service, she has lent her time and leadership to organizations dedicated to women and
girls, health care, hunger relief, public safety, and economic vitality. Her board service includes the
Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, Loudoun Hunger Relief, Tigerlily Foundation, Loudoun Coalition
on Women and Girls, American Red Cross of Loudoun and Prince William Counties, Silence No More
Movement, 100WomenStrong of Loudoun County, and the Inova Loudoun Hospital Foundation. In
2024, she was honored as Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation for Loudoun
and Northern Fauquier Counties.

A Loudoun County resident since 1984, Carol lives in Ashburn with her husband, Phil. She is the
proud mother of Philip, a 2024 graduate of the University of Tennessee, and their beloved mini
goldendoodle, Ruby.

Through her business, civic leadership, and philanthropy, Carol continues to champion the values
that matter most to her: family, faith, community, service, and meaningful connection.