Background
Franks, Joel Williams was born on July 7, 1953 in Austin, Texas, United States.
Franks, Joel Williams was born on July 7, 1953 in Austin, Texas, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Central Arkansas University, 1975. Master of Science, Central Arkansas University, 1991.
Coach, physical education teacher, Leslie (Arkansas) High School, 1975-1976; coach, physical education and social studies teacher, Flippin (Arkansas) High School, 1976-1978; graduate assistant physical education, assistant baseball coach, U. Control Arkansas, Conway, 1978-1979; coach, physical education and social studies teacher, Batesville (Arkansas) High School, 1979-1987; coach, physical education and social studies teacher, Alma (Arkansas) High School, 1987-1988; basketball and baseball coach, assistant professor physical education, North Arkansas Community College, Harrison, Arkansas, 1988-1991; basketball coach, assistant professor, College of Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri, since 1991. Member American Legion baseball board Consolidated Youth, Harrison, 1988-1991, Babe Ruth team assistant coach, 1993. American Legion baseball coach Independence County Youth, Batesville, 1983-1988.
Active United Methodist Men, Harrison, 1994. Member administrative council United Methodist First Church, Harrison, 1993-1994. Advisor Fellowship Christian Athletes, Point Lookout, since 1992.
Member Alliance for Health, Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
Son of Lois Dean andAlma Belle (Messick) F. Married June Marie Dykstra, July 19, 1975. Children: Sarah, Trent.