Earl Bricker was named Executive Director of the Madison AIDS Support Network (MASN) in August 1989.

Bricker came to MASN from working for the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin as its Madison Coordinator, and for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, where he served as Communications Director. A former teacher and Peace Corp volunteer, Bricker also was a member of the staff of former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl.

Bricker also served as a member of the Dane County Board of Supervisors, representing Madison's 9th District. As a member of the County Board, he served on the Human Resources Committee and as Chair of the newly created Children, Youth and Families Committee of the Human Services Board.