John Frohnmayer

John Frohnmayer
Frohnmayer in 2007
Born
John Edward Frohnmayer

(1942-06-01) June 1, 1942 (age 82)
Occupation(s)Attorney, writer, arts leader
SpouseLeah (nee Thorpe) Frohnmayer
Children2
Parents
  • Otto Frohnmayer (father)
  • MarAbel Braden Frohnmayer (mother)
RelativesDavid B. Frohnmayer (brother)
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1966–1980

John Frohnmayer (born June 1, 1942) is an American writer and retired attorney from the U.S. state of Oregon. He was the fifth chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, a program of the United States government. He was appointed by President George H. W. Bush in 1989, and served until 1992.