Education
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Barry graduated from Shorewood High School. In 1967, he graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Barry graduated from Shorewood High School. In 1967, he graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison.
He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly 1977-1981 and was on the Dane County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. From 1981-1987, he was County Executive of Dane County. He owns a farm in Dane County and is a businessman.
In November 2015, Barry was appointed executive secretary of the Wisconsin Board of Land Commissioners.
Barry also had served as deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.