Background
Franklin, James Robert was born on September 3, 1951 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of William Hendon and Evelyn Louise Franklin.
Franklin, James Robert was born on September 3, 1951 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of William Hendon and Evelyn Louise Franklin.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1973. Master of Public Administration, Jacksonville State University, 1979.
Police officer, U. Alabama Police Department, Birmingham, 1973-1977; police officer, Hoover (Alabama) Police Department, 1977; juvenile probation officer, Jefferson County Family Court, Birmingham, 1978-1987; acquisition officer, Birmingham Airport Authority, 1987-1990; manager acquisition and relocation, Birmingham Airport Authority, since 1990. Instructor U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1978. Alabama president American Law Emforcement Officers Association, 1977-1979.
Board directors Southern Museum Flight, Birmingham, since 1985, secretary board, 1987-1988. Democratic candidate for House of Representatives, Alabama, 1982, 1990, Jefferson County Board Education, 1988, 92. East Jefferson County coordinator Heflin for Senate, Alabama, 1984.
Member 6th Congressional District advisory council on crime Republican Ben Erdreich, 1983-1992.
Married Deborah Ann Killough, November 15, 1974. Children: Heather Ann, Shannon Brooke, Erwin James.