Former Democratic Assemblyman Gary J. Barczak was born in West Allis, Wisconsin, on September 24, 1939. He graduated from Marquette University in 1961 and later did graduate work at George Washington University. The Barczak family had a long tradition of political involvement and public service in Milwaukee County, and Gary Barczak served his political internship as assistant to Congressman Clement Zablocki and as Milwaukee County campaign chairman for Patrick J. Lucey.
He was elected to the Assembly in April 1972 in a special election. Key committee posts which Barczak held included acting chairman of the Special Committee on Telephone and Electricity Rate Disparities (1973) and chairman of the Local Affairs Committee (1975-1981). Other committee assignments are listed in biennial editions of the Blue Book. Barczak chose not to seek re-election in 1982. After leaving the Legislature he was elected Clerk of Circuit Court/Director of Court Services for Milwaukee County.
In addition to his experience in public office, Barczak has worked as a management consultant, has served as executive director of the Wisconsin Builders Association, and has operated his own advertising agency.
