J. Robert Franks

Background

Franks, J. Robert was born on September 11, 1937 in Mason City, Iowa, United States. Son of Glenn Walton and Dorothy Ida (Washburn) Franks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Drake U., 1960; Bachelor of Laws, New York University, 1963.

Career

Attorney Office of General Counsel, USDA, Washington, 1963-1968; director legislation division Office General Counsel, USDA, Washington, 1973-1979; legislation counsel, Sen. Jack Miller, Washington, 1968-1973; associate counsel Committee on Agriculture, United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1979-1981; general counsel Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, United States Senate, Washington, 1981-1986; deputy general counsel, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, since 1986.

Achievements

• J. Robert Franks has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Iowa State Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocation: Skiing.

Connections

Married Maureen Joyce Middleton, December 23, 1961. Children— Patricia Diane, James Robert.

Father:

Glenn Walton Franks

Mother:

Dorothy Ida (Washburn) Franks

Spouse:

Maureen Joyce Middleton