Background
Fritts, Edward O. was born on February 21, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States.
Broadcasting association executive
Fritts, Edward O. was born on February 21, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States.
Graduate, University Mississippi.
President National Association Broadcasters, Washington, 1982—2005, consultant, since 2005. Past chairman joint board National Association Broadcasters. Vice chair United States Department State International Media Fund.
Consultant United States Chamber of Commerce Associations Committee. Chair media advisory committee United States Bicentennial Commission. Vice chairman White House Private Sector Initiatives Board, 1985—1988.
Member individual investors advisory committee New York Stock Exchange. Active National Museum Women in the Arts. Director advertising council, former trustee Museum television and Radio.
Active Wolf Trap Foundation, Arlington Hospital Foundation. Board directors National Commission Against Drunk Driving, Partnership for a Drug-Free American, Centers for Disease Control's Business Responds to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome program. Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Highest Effort award).
Married Martha Dale; children: Kimberley, Timothy, Jennifer.