Background
Barrar, Stephen E. was born on May 25, 1954 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles W. and Anna Hartney Barrar.
Barrar, Stephen E. was born on May 25, 1954 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles W. and Anna Hartney Barrar.
He serves as Republican Chairman of the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee. He also sits on the House Liquor Control Committee. Prior to his election to the State House, Barrar served as an Upper Chichester Township commissioner from 1992 to 1996, and was board president from 1994 to 1996.
At the same time, he was also busy running a business he purchased in 1984, Twin Oaks Garden Mart.
Barrar ran this retail garden center until 1997, when he closed the business to focus his energy on working as a full-time state legislator. Barrar is a graduate of Interboro High School.
He is involved in several local and community groups, including the Chichester Business Association, Chadds Ford Business Association, Aston Business Association, Bethel Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and the Concord Lodge Number.
Member of National Federation Indiana Business, Pennsylvania Association Township Commissioners (executive committee member since 1991), Delaware County Chamber of C., Chichester Business Association, Aston Business Association, Chadds Ford Business Association, Concord Lodge Northern 625, Bethel Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Moose Lodge, Military Order of the Purple Heart (honorary).
Married Elena Marie Antone Barrar, 1978. Children: Stephanie, Elizabeth.