Alfred Alton Franklin

Background

Franklin, Alfred Alton was born on December 15, 1947 in Atlanta.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Georgia, 1970; Master of Arts, U. South Florida, 1972.

Career

Research assistant chemistry Department, University South Florida, Tampa, 1971-1972; teaching assistant biology Department, University South Florida, Tampa, 1972; research associate, Microlife Technics, Inc., Sarasota, Florida, 1972-1984; president, chief Executive officer, Florida Down Under, Inc., Sarasota, since 1981; president, chief operating officer, Franklin Tire & Battery, Inc., Port Charlotte, Florida, 1987-1988.

Achievements

• Alfred Alton Franklin has been listed as a noteworthy Retail executive, diving educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

CApt. United States Coast Guard. Member Professional Association Diving Instrs. (instructor merit award 1983), Florida Association Diving Operators, Diving Alert Network, U. South Florida Alumni Association (president Sarasota chapter 1977-1978, board directors), Kiwanis (2 Kiwanian of Yr.awards Gulf Coast), Sigma Xi, Phi Sigma.

Interests

• Avocations: scuba diving, boating, hunting, fishing, shooting.

Connections

Son of Alfred Alton and Martha J. Franklin. L child, Alfred Alton III.