Mr. Burzichelli was elected to the Senate in November 2023. He previously served in the Assembly, representing the 3rd District from 2002-2022. He was Deputy Speaker from 2006-2021 and Assistant Majority Leader from 2004-2005.

John J. Burzichelli is a lifelong resident of New Jersey. He grew up in Paulsboro, Gloucester County, where he currently resides. He served as Mayor of Paulsboro from 1996 to 2011. In 2010, Governor Christie appointed Burzichelli as a permanent member of the former New Jersey Red Tape Review Commission. He also previously served as a member of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Executive Board.

Burzichelli is managing partner of Hill Studio & Scenic in Paulsboro, which provides studio services and special effects to the motion picture, video and still photography industry. He is one of the founding members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Paulsboro, and a Past President of the Greater Paulsboro Chamber of Commerce.