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Francois, Francis Bernard was born on January 21, 1934 in Barnum, Iowa, United States. Son of Rudolph John and Irene Frances (McDonough) Francois.
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Francois, Francis Bernard was born on January 21, 1934 in Barnum, Iowa, United States. Son of Rudolph John and Irene Frances (McDonough) Francois.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University. Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University.
Chief judge Orphan's Court Prince George's County, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 1962-1966. Commissioner Prince George's County, 1966-1971, councilman, 1971-1980. Executive director American Association State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington, 1980-1999.
Retired; chairman Maryland Transportation Commission, 2002—2003. Advisory committee Center Transportation Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1983-1999. Member advisory panel White House Intergovtl.
Science and Engineering Technology, 1976-1980. Member Washington Suburban Transit Commission, 1978-1980, chairman, 1979. Director Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 1978-1980.
Executive committee Transportation Research Board, 1980-1999, Strategic Highway Research Program, 1986-1992. Member permanent international commission Permanent International Association Road Congresses, 1990-1999. Board directors International Road Federation, 1991-1999, National Center for Asphalt Technology, 1991-1999, Intelligent Transportation Society of America, since 1991, chairman, 1992-1993.
Chairman Maryland Transportation Commission, 2002-2003, lecturer in field.
Member advisory council National Community Energy Management Center, 1981-1982. Member local government energy policy advisory committee Department of Energy, 1979-1980. Vice chairman Maryland Potomac Water Authority, 1970-1980.
Air quality control advisory council State of Maryland, 1975-1980. Chairman Water Resources Planning Board, 1975-1977. Member Governor's Interstate Water Quality Planning Committee, 1973-1974.
Vice president Maryland Committee for Fair Representation, 1962. Counselor Washington Career Institute, 1963. Board directors Bowie Junior Chamber of Commerce, Bowie Fine Arts Society, Bowie Young Men’s Christian Association.
Trustee Maryland Easter Seal Society, Prince George's United Way, Maryland Society Crippled Children and Adults. Member National Association Counties (president 1979-1980), National Association Regional Council (president 1972-1973), Washington Metropolitan Council Governments (director 1966-1980, president 1971), Community Associations Institute (director 1975-1980, president 1979-1980), Cosmos Club, Knights of Columbus, Chi Epsilon.
Married Eileen M. Schmelzer, February 6, 1960. Children: Joseph, Marie, Michael, Monica, Susan.