Full Name:
Barry Leach
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Faye Markos; 3 Children: Matthew, Michelle, Elizabeth
Birth Date:
06/04/1956
Birth Place:
Saint Albans, NY
Home City:
Ocala, FL
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Associates, Economics and Banking, Nassau College, 1978-1980, Grade Point Average of 3.3
Volunteer Coordinator
Candidate, Florida House of Representatives, District 24, 2008
Precinct Captain, Marion County Democratic Executive Committee, 2006-2008
Precinct Captain, East Hampton Town Democratic Committee, 1997-2004
Marion County Board Member, United States Selective Service Board, 2007-present
Chairman, East Hampton Town Airport Noise Abatement Committee, 1999-2005
Chairman, William Patrick Flynn Memorial Beach and Wildlife Preserve, 2002
Chairman, 9/11 Salvation Army Post 419 Emergency Fund, 2001
Chairman, The Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 2000
Chairman, East Hampton Town Blue Ribbon Airport Committee, 1997-1999
Air Traffic Control Supervisor, Federal Aviation Administration, 1994-2006
Military Operations Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, 1993-1994
Air Traffic Controller, Federal Aviation Administration, 1982-1993
US Marine, Department of Defense, 1974-1981
Member, Florida Aviation Historical Society, 2008-present
Member, Second Marine Division Association, 2007-present
Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2007-present
Member, American Association of Retired Persons, 2006-present
Member, Florida Aero Club, 2006-present
Treasurer, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 2006-present
Member, 40 and 8, 2003-present
Member, Sons of the American Legion, 1996-present
Member, Marine Corps League, 1992-present
Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, 1986-present
Member, American Legion, 1981-present
Post Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4493, 2008-present
County Commander, American Legion, 2003-2005
Post Commander, American Legion, 2002-2003
Charter Member, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, 1986-1994
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Sport flying and golfing.