John "Buzz" Garlock
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- Sport(s):
- Basketball, Baseball
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- Years Played:
- 1972-1976
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- Year Inducted:
- 2014
Bellevue East graduate John “Buzz” Garlock lettered in both baseball and basketball during his athletic career at Bellevue University from 1972 through 1976. He was a team captain in both sports during his junior and senior seasons while being named Bellevue University’s Student-Athlete of the Year in 1976.
Buzz was a freshman on former Athletic Director and 2013 Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Mosser’s first year of coaching the team. Buzz holds two basketball school records with the most assists in a game (17) and most assists for a career (864). He also ranks second in school history with 223 assists during the 1975-76 season.
He graduated with distinction from Bellevue with degrees in business administration and physical education in 1976.
Buzz is currently employed with RBC Wealth Management as the Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager. He has been recognized by Money Magazine, The Financial Times, and Barron’s as one of the United States’ top financial advisors.
In 2006, Buzz was awarded the prestigious Presidential Call to Service Award personally from President George W. Bush for his volunteer work in the Omaha community.
He is an active volunteer as a reading mentor as well as serving as the head basketball coach at Boy’s Town. In addition, he is the Vice Chairman for the NorthStar Foundation, which serves at-risk youth in North Omaha.
He has been married to his wife, Becky, for 37 years, and they have three children: Jessi, Andy, and Cory.
