Frederick H. Schultz

Frederick Henry Schultz (January 16, 1929 – November 23, 2009) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 11th vice chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1979 to 1982. He served as the speaker of the Florida House of Representatives from 1968 to 1970.^[1]

Fred Schultz
11th Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve
In office July 27, 1979 – February 11, 1982
President	Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	Stephen Gardner
Succeeded by	Preston Martin
Member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors
In office July 27, 1979 – February 11, 1982
President	Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	Philip Jackson
Succeeded by	Preston Martin
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
In office 1968–1970
Preceded by	Ralph Turlington
Succeeded by	Dick Pettigrew
Personal details
Born	Frederick Henry Schultz (1929-01-16)January 16, 1929 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Died	November 23, 2009(2009-11-23) (aged 80) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Nancy
Children	4
Education	Princeton University (BA) University of Florida (LLB)

Early life and education

Schultz graduated with an A.B. in history from Princeton University in 1951 after completing a senior thesis titled "A History of the Greyhound Corporation."^[2] Schultz served as an artillery officer in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954, and was awarded the Bronze Star. Schultz later attended the University of Florida College of Law, graduated with his law degree in 1956.^[1]

Career

Schultz was elected in Jacksonville and served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1963 to 1970; his last two years as Speaker. President Jimmy Carter appointed him to the Board of Governors in 1979 and he was Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve until 1982. In addition, he also served as Chairman of the Florida Institute of Education from 1983 to 1987.^[3]

On November 23, 2009, Schultz died of prostate cancer at his Jacksonville home at age 80.^[1]