Background
Barrett, Thomas M. was born on December 8, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
Barrett, Thomas M. was born on December 8, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
Bachelor in Economics, University of Wisconsin, 1976; Juris Doctor with honors, University of Wisconsin, 1980.
Attorney, Smith & O'Neill, Milwaukee, 1982-1984;
member, Wisconsin State Assembly, 1984-1989;
member, Wisconsin State Senate from 5th District, 1989-1992;
member, 105th Congress from 5th Wisconsin district, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1993. Chairman Committee on Elections, 1987, Committee on Health, 1988-1989, Development Disabilities Law Legislative Council Committee, 1988, Long Term Health Care Insurance Legislative Council Committee, 1988. Chairman Trial Court System Funding Legislative Council Committee, 1990.
Member Banking & Finance Superior vena cava syndrome Committee, Government Reform &Oversight Committee.
Board directors Sojourner Truth House, Milwaukee, Shalom High School, Milwaukee, TransCenter Home for Youth, Milwaukee. Member of Wisconsin Bar Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Kristine Barrett. Children: Thomas John, Anne Elizabeth, Erin, Kate.