Byron T. Franzen

Background

Franzen, Byron T. was born on April 16, 1946 in Britton, South Dakot. Son of Harold G. and Marian E. (Swenson) Franzen.

Education

Bachelor in English and Philosophy, Concordia College, 1968; Master of Arts in English, McGill University, Montreal, Oue., Canada, 1970.

Career

Press secretary, McGovern for President Campaign, N.H., Illinois Oregon, New York, 1971-1972; public relations and press secretary, various organizations, Washington, Alabama, New York, 1973-1974; lesig. aide Honorary Michael Harrington, United States House Representatives, Washington, 1975-1976; manager, Panetta for Congress Campaign, California, 1976; chief staff Honorary Leon Panetta, United States House Representatives, Washington, 1977-1978; president, principal, Franzen & Company, Washington, since 1979. Lecturer United States Information Agency, various countries, since 1988.

Achievements

• Byron T. Franzen has been listed as a noteworthy Media specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Political Cons. (board directors since 1991, Pollie award 1986, 88, 94).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, architectural design, carpentry, art, antiques.

Connections

Father:

Harold G. Franzen

Mother:

Marian E. (Swenson) Franzen