Frank Lavin
| Frank Lavin | |
|---|---|
| Lavin in 1987 | |
| United States Ambassador to Singapore | |
| In office September 10, 2001 – October 11, 2005 | |
| President | George W. Bush | 
| Preceded by | Steven Green | 
| Succeeded by | Patricia Herbold | 
| White House Director of Political Affairs | |
| In office March 16, 1987 – January 20, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan | 
| Preceded by | Haley Barbour | 
| Succeeded by | James Wray | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1957 Canton, Ohio, U.S. | 
| Political party | Republican | 
| Education | Georgetown University (BS, MS) Johns Hopkins University (MA) University of Pennsylvania (MBA) | 
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States | 
| Branch/service | United States Navy | 
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander | 
| Unit | United States Navy Reserve | 
Franklin L. Lavin (born October 26, 1957) is a former Republican White House aide who was the political director for Ronald Reagan between 1987 and 1989, a United States diplomat, U.S. naval officer, and a bank executive.