Heather R. (Williams) Kriebel graduated from the Engineering Science and Mechanics Department in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science, and in 1999 with a Master of Science degree in Engineering Science. In June 1999, she accepted a position with the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, Maryland. Working in the mechanical properties laboratory, Ms. Kriebel provides data needed to qualify new propellant and explosives and to evaluate aging rocket motors for extended service life predictions. During her seven years of employment, she has received the Roger M. Smith Team Award several times for work completed on key programs such as a newly developed propellant to support soldiers in Afghanistan.

Ms. Kriebel married James Kriebel in 1998, and they are new parents of two-month old Penelope Faith. When not working, or learning to be parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kriebel enjoy participation in the Society for Creative Anachronism, a non-profit educational medieval reenactment group. In 2003, they were invested as Baron and Baroness of Dun Carraig, and have served as leaders for the local group. On moving to Maryland, they also participated in Young Life as leaders for the Christian high school group, and were also leaders for the senior high youth group at Good Samaritan Presbyterian church for several years.

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