Background
Coffman, Franklin Edward was born on March 6, 1942 in Livermore, Kentucky, United States.
Coffman, Franklin Edward was born on March 6, 1942 in Livermore, Kentucky, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Western Kentucky University, 1964. Master of Arts, cum laude, Vanderbilt University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, cum laude, 1970.
Health physicist, Atomic Energy Commission, Oak Ridge, 1966-1968; mathematics professor, Fisk U., 1969-1970; environmental scientist, Department Energy, Germantown, Maryland., 1970-1976; director Fusion Technology division, Department of Energy, Germantown, Maryland., 1976-1978; director Office Special Nuclear Projects (Three Mile Island-II, West Valley project, SpaceNuclear Systems), Department of Energy, Germantown, Maryland., 1978-1980; deputy assistant secretary for waste management (Repos., UMTRA, Fusrap, LLW), Department of Energy, Germantown, Maryland., 1980-1982; director, Office Terminal Waste Disposal and Remedial Action, Washington, 1983-1984; corporation officer Vice-President nuclear and government projects, International Technology Corporation, Knoxville, Tennessee, since 1984. Member oversight commission on waste management Atomic Industrl.
Member American Nuclear Society (vice president), Sigma Xi Clubs: Western University Rocket (founder).
Married Elaine Hobbs, February 22, 1963. 1 child, Christopher Michael.