Martin Davis Franks

Background

Franks, Martin Davis was born on September 27, 1950 in Michigan City, Indiana, United States. Son of R. Wendell and Alice (Barnard) Franks.

Education

Bachelor in Politics, Princeton University, 1972.

Career

Staff assistant, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Washington, 1972-1974; deputy chief staff, United States Senator John Tunney, Washington and Los Angeles, 1975-1977; chief staff, United States Senator Patrick Leahy, Washington, 1977-1979; national research and issues director, Carter/Mondale Prsdl. Committee, Washington, 1979-1980; executive office of president, The White House, Washington, 1980-1981; executive director, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Washington, 1981-1987; vice president, Charls Walker Associations, Washington, 1987-1988; vice president Washington, Columbia Broadcasting System Inc., Washington, since 1988. Lecturer University of Southern California, Los Angeles, since 1982.

Achievements

• Martin Davis Franks has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association Broadcasters (board directors since 1988).

Connections

Married Mari J. Schleuning.

Father:

R. Wendell Franks

Mother:

Alice (Barnard) Franks

Spouse:

Mari J. Schleuning.