Background
Franks, Gary Alvin was born on February 9, 1953 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Richard Dobbs and Jenary Minnie Franks.
congressman real estate professional
Franks, Gary Alvin was born on February 9, 1953 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Richard Dobbs and Jenary Minnie Franks.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1975.
Industrial/labor relations professional, Continental Can, Connecticut, 1976-1978; industrial/labor relations professional, Chesebrough-Ponds, Connecticut, 1978-1982; industrial/labor relations professional, Cadbury Schweppes, Connecticut, 1982-1986; president, founder, Global Assessment of Functioning Realty, Waterbury, Connecticut, 1986-1990; member, 102nd-103rd Congresses from 5th Connecticut Dist, 1990-1996; president, Franks & Genoa Associations LLC, since 1996; candidate for senate. Member policy committee, commerce commission vice chairman energy and power subcommittee, heal and the environment subcommittee.
Alderman City of Waterbury, 1986-1990, president pro tempore, 1986-1987. Vice chairman Waterbury Zoning Committee, 1986-1987. Member Environmental Control Commission, Waterbury, 1988-1990.
Director American Red Cross, Naugatuck, Connecticut, 1984-1987, Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, 1987-1990. Member Waterbury Foundation, 1989-1990. Member Waterbury Fire Board, 1986-1987, Waterbury Housing Assistance Program Commission, 1986-1990.
Board directors Waterbury Opportunities Industrialization Center, 1985-1990, Waterbury Boys Club, 1984-1989, Young Men’s Christian Association, 1988-1990. Member Congressional Black Caucus, Conservative Opportunities Society.
Married Donna Williams, March 10, 1990. Children: Jessica Lynn, Gary Alvin. 1 stepchild, Azia Forrest.