William Augustus Franke

Background

Franke, William Augustus was born on April 15, 1937 in Bryan, Texas, United States. Son of Louis John and Frances (Hanna) Franke.

Education

Bachelor, Stanford University, 1959. Bachelor of Laws, Stanford University, 1961.

Career

With, MacGillivray, Jones, Clark & Schiffner, Spokane, 1962-1969; partner, S.W. Forest Industries, Phoenix, 1970-1986; Chief Executive Officer,, S.W. Forest Industries (merged with Stone Container Corporation), Phoenix, 1978; Chairman, Board Of Directors, S.W. Forest Industries (merged with Stone Container Corporation), Phoenix, since 1986; president, owner, Franke & Company, Inc., Phoenix, since 1987; chairman, Chief Executive Officer,, American West Holdings Corporation, Phoenix, since 1995. Chairman of the Board American West Airlines, Tempe, 1992-1993, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, 1993-1997;managing partner Newbridge Latin American LLP. Board directors Phelps Dodge Corporation, Control Newspapers, Inc., Air Transport Association, Airplanes Ltd., Beringer Wine Estates.

Controlling trustee, chairman Airplanes United States Trust.

Achievements

• William Augustus Franke has been listed as a noteworthy investor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member dean's council Arizona State University School Business Served to captain United States Army, 1961-1962. Member American Bar Association, Washington Bar Association, Chief Executives Organisation.

Connections

Married Carolyn Diane Franke. Children: Catherine Anne, Paige Estelle, Brian Hanna, David Parker, Rebecca.

Father:

Louis John Franke

Mother:

Frances (Hanna) Franke

Spouse:

Carolyn Diane Franke

child:

Paige Estelle Franke

child:

David Parker Franke

child:

Brian Hanna Franke

child:

Catherine Anne Franke

child:

Rebecca Franke