Mark S. Fowler
Mark S. Fowler | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| In office May 18, 1981 – April 17, 1987 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Lee |
| Succeeded by | Dennis R. Patrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1941 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Naples, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Florida (BA,JD) |
| Profession | Businessman lawyer reporter |
Mark S. Fowler (born October 6, 1941) served as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from May 18, 1981 to April 17, 1987. Appointed by Ronald Reagan, he led the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine and spearheaded the deregulatory trend in telecommunications policy, and was a proponent of deregulation of television stations, and radio ownership laws.
Fowler was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He received both his Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida.