Background
West, Fowler Claude was born on July 6, 1940 in Bosqueville, Texas, United States. Son of Fowler Clark and Bertha (Dotson) W.
West, Fowler Claude was born on July 6, 1940 in Bosqueville, Texas, United States. Son of Fowler Clark and Bertha (Dotson) W.
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1963; Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1980; Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1988.
Staff assistant, Office of Republican W.R. Poage, Washington, 1963-1965;
administrative assistant, Office of Republican W.R. Poage, Washington, 1969-1971;
professional staff, House Representatives Committee on Agriculture, Washington, 1965-1969;
staff consultant, House Representatives Committee on Agriculture, Washington, 1971-1973;
staff director, House Representatives Committee on Agriculture, Washington, 1973-1982;
commissioner, United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Washington, since 1982. Chairman advising committee Commodity Futures Trading Commission-State Cooperation, Washington. Advising committee National Futures Association Consumer.
Member United States Council Consumer Affairs.
Member Baylor University/Washington Public Administration Program, Parent-Teachers Association, Alexandria, Virginia, North Ridge Citizens Association, Alexandria. Member American Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association (associate), District of Columbia Bar, Baylor University Alumni Association, Congressional Staff Club (president 1974).
Married Anne Paine, July 10, 1976. Children: Fowler Junior, Mitchell Paine, William Robert Poage.