M. Fredric Volkmann

Background

Volkmann, M. Fredric was born on September 13, 1941 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Max F. B. and Helen (Hull) Volkmann.

Education

Bachelor in English, Iowa Wesleyan College, 1966; postgraduate, Michigan State University, 1969-1973.

Career

Information services director, Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, 1963-1967; news bureau editor, Albion (Michigan) College, 1967-1968; college editor, Albion (Michigan) College, 1968-1971; director information services, Albion (Michigan) College, 1971-1975; director university publications and special projects, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1975-1979; director university relations, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1979-1980; director public relations, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1980-1985; assistant vice chancellor, director public relations, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1985; associate vice chancellor, director public relations, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1985-1990; vice chancellor public affairs, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, since 1990.

Achievements

• M. Fredric Volkmann has been listed as a noteworthy public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Greater Albion Area United Fund, 1971-1972, Rittenhouse Square Condominium Association, 1978-1979. Member Greater Michigan Foundation Advisory Board, 1972-1975, Michigan United Way Communications Committee, 1973-1975. Board directors Gifted Resource Council, 1986-1991.

Member Council Advancement and Support of Education (national Chairman of the Board 1983-1984, numerous offices, committees, awards), Association American Universities (public affairs committee since 1988), National Association Indiana Colls. & Universities (public affairs commission 1988-1993,chairman 1992-1993).

Connections

Married Barbara Jean Drackley, March 31, 1963. Children: Jennifer, Christopher, Rebecca.

Father:

Max F. B. Volkmann

Mother:

Helen (Hull) Volkmann

Spouse:

Barbara Jean Drackley

child:

Christopher Volkmann

child:

Rebecca Volkmann

child:

Jennifer Volkmann