COUNTY EXECUTIVE

About Barry

Barry G. Grossman



Education

1990-1992 ABD Doctoral Program in History – Case Western Reserve University
1973 J.D. Law – Cleveland State University
1970 M.A. Political Science – Gannon University
1968 B.A. Political Science - Cornell University
1964 Strong Vincent High School
Roosevelt Jr. High School
Hamilton Elementary School


Employment History

1992-1996 WFLP (1330 AM) – Erie, PA
Talk show host “We The People”

1970-1990 Mercyhurst College – Erie, PA
Associate Professor of Political Science and History (Tenured)

1983-1985 International Multifoods, Inc.
Director of Restaurant Franchising

1973-1976 Law Firm of Shamp, Levin, Arduini & Hain.
General Practice of Law

1970-1971 OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center – Erie, PA
Teacher Social Studies

1969-1970 Mercyhurst Preparatory School – Erie, PA
Teacher Social Studies

1968-1969 Academy High School – Erie, PA
Teacher Social Studies


Business History

2006-2012 Mi Scuzi Restorante Italiano – Erie, PA
Co-Owner, Operator

1987-2004 Stonehouse Inn – Erie, PA
Founder, Owner, Operator

1997-2001 Nevada Bob’s Golf – Erie, PA
Co-Owner, Managing Partner

1986-1996 Rax Restaurant – Erie, PA
Owner, Operator

1992-1995 WFLP (1330 AM) – Erie, PA
Co-Owner, Managing Partner

1977-1983 Caribbean Apartments Vacation Rentals – Naples, FL
Co-Owner, Operator

1977-1983 Forest Hills Athletic Club – Erie, PA
Founder, Co-Owner, Operator

1975-1977 Rick & Barry’s Bar & Restaurant – Erie, PA
Founder, Co-Owner, Operator



Community Service

2004-2005 Greater Erie Unity Committee
Co-Chairman

2003-2004 Democratic Candidate for Mayor of the City of Erie

1991-1996 Mercyhurst College’s Films for Discussion
Sponsor, Selection Committee

1975-1977 Erie Rape Crisis Center
Board Member

1968-1971 Earthwatch Erie Environmental / Conservation
Co-Founder, Board Member

1968-1971 Boy’s Baseball
Senior League Coach

1965-1968 Erie Boy’s Club
Summer Camp Counselor



Interests

Travel Visited 5 Continents and over 50 countries including: Italy, Germany, Soviet Union, India, Nepal, Egypt, Israel, Argentina, Morocco, Switzerland, Finland, Poland, Tahiti, and France.

Reading Founder and leader of the Erie Book Club for over 21 years. Members have included: Mayor Joyce Savacchio, Dr. William Garvey, Judge Richard Nygaard, County Executive Judy Lynch, Judge Roger Fisher, John Horan, Herman Weber, and Geraldine Zurn.

Speaking Presented to over 200 clubs and organizations on various topics including: Thomas Jefferson, The U.S. Constitution, Travel Abroad, The Holocaust, The American Presidency, and Admiral Uriah Levy (owner and preserver of Monticello).



Personal

Family Married to Janet Lawton Jacobi
Daughter - Rebecca Grossman Hower
Grandchildren - Jackson Hower & Jacob Hower