William C. Barham
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William C. Barham is an American
Republican Party
politician
, who served on the Monmouth County
Board of Chosen Freeholders
from December 2004 to January 1, 2009. In 2006 and 2007, he served as director of the Board.
graduate, Barham received his BA from Lewis University
in Illinois
. After graduation he went to work for Thomas H. Barham Co. Inc., a small family business. Within 12 years Barham became the firm's CEO and built it into a major contractor in New Jersey.
Barham is a member and former chief (1983) of the Monmouth Beach, New Jersey
Fire Department
. He served as the elected Commissioner of Public Works in the Borough of Monmouth Beach where his responsibilities included Police and Fire Commissioner, all public works projects and sanitation. As a Monmouth Beach Commissioner, Barham helped obtain grants to cover the multi-million dollar upgrades to the Borough's drainage system and infrastructure in the low-lying main streets that serve the areas of the Town Center and grammar school.
Barham is a past member of Local 9, Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union. He served as the President of the “200 Club” of Monmouth County, a philanthropic organization that provides funds and/or scholarships for the families of police, state troopers, firemen and EMS personnel hurt or killed in the line of duty. Shortly after the September 11 attacks, the “200 Club” was one of the first organizations to help the families of emergency personnel living in Monmouth County affected by the disaster. Later, Barham was the first person to be confirmed by the New Jersey Senate
to serve on the World Trade Center Scholarship Committee, which provides educational assistance to families of 9/11 victims.
Barham was elected in December 2004 by the Monmouth County Republican Committee to fill the vacant seat of Freeholder Harry Larrison, Jr.
, who resigned due to failing health. On November 8, 2005, he was elected by the voters of the county to a full three-year term, along with Lillian G. Burry
. Barham did not seek reelection in 2008.
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Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
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politician
Politician
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, who served on the Monmouth County
Monmouth County, New Jersey
Monmouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 630,380, up from 615,301 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Freehold Borough. The most populous municipality is Middletown Township with...
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Board of Chosen Freeholders
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from December 2004 to January 1, 2009. In 2006 and 2007, he served as director of the Board.
Biography
A Christian Brothers AcademyChristian Brothers Academy (New Jersey)
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graduate, Barham received his BA from Lewis University
Lewis University
Lewis University is a private Roman Catholic and Lasallian university located in Romeoville, Illinois, United States . The enrollment is currently around 6,800 students...
in Illinois
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. After graduation he went to work for Thomas H. Barham Co. Inc., a small family business. Within 12 years Barham became the firm's CEO and built it into a major contractor in New Jersey.
Barham is a member and former chief (1983) of the Monmouth Beach, New Jersey
Monmouth Beach, New Jersey
Monmouth Beach is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 3,279....
Fire Department
Fire department
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. He served as the elected Commissioner of Public Works in the Borough of Monmouth Beach where his responsibilities included Police and Fire Commissioner, all public works projects and sanitation. As a Monmouth Beach Commissioner, Barham helped obtain grants to cover the multi-million dollar upgrades to the Borough's drainage system and infrastructure in the low-lying main streets that serve the areas of the Town Center and grammar school.
Barham is a past member of Local 9, Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union. He served as the President of the “200 Club” of Monmouth County, a philanthropic organization that provides funds and/or scholarships for the families of police, state troopers, firemen and EMS personnel hurt or killed in the line of duty. Shortly after the September 11 attacks, the “200 Club” was one of the first organizations to help the families of emergency personnel living in Monmouth County affected by the disaster. Later, Barham was the first person to be confirmed by the New Jersey Senate
New Jersey Senate
The New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by the Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council. From 1844 until 1965 New Jersey's counties elected one Senator, each. Under the 1844 Constitution the term of office was three years. The 1947...
to serve on the World Trade Center Scholarship Committee, which provides educational assistance to families of 9/11 victims.
Barham was elected in December 2004 by the Monmouth County Republican Committee to fill the vacant seat of Freeholder Harry Larrison, Jr.
Harry Larrison, Jr.
Harry Larrison, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician, who served on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders from February 12, 1966 to December 2, 2004...
, who resigned due to failing health. On November 8, 2005, he was elected by the voters of the county to a full three-year term, along with Lillian G. Burry
Lillian G. Burry
Lillian G. Burry is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, she has served on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders since January 2006. She served as Director of the Board in 2008, the first woman and the first Italian-American to do so in Monmouth County...
. Barham did not seek reelection in 2008.