Carl Channell

Carl Russell Channell (May 25, 1945 - March 15, 1990)^[1] was an American political fundraiser and lobbyist.

Carl Russell Channell
Born	May 26, 1945 Elkins, West Virginia, U.S.
Died	May 7, 1990 (aged 44) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Other names	Spitz Channell
Alma mater	American University
Occupation	Fundraiser

Early life

Channell was born on May 25, 1945, in Elkins, West Virginia.^[2] He served in the United States Army in Germany during the Vietnam War era, and he graduated from American University.^[2]

Career

Channell began his career as a motel manager in West Virginia.^[3]

In 1979, Channell became a conservative political fundraiser.^[3] Via the National Endowment for the Preservation of Liberty, Channell attempted to "stall" the sanctions of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa.^[4] He participated in the fundraising for Contras^[5] and was later convicted in the Iran Contra affair.^[2][3]

Death

Channell died on May 7, 1990, in Washington, D.C.^[2]