Albert A. Marks Jr. | |
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Born | Philadelphia, U.S. |
Alma mater | Williams College University of Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Businessperson |
Known for | Miss America Pageant |
Albert A. Marks Jr. was an American businessperson who was the head of Miss America Pageant.[1][2][3]
Marks was born in Philadelphia, U.S.[1] He studied at Williams College and the University of Pennsylvania.[1][4][5]
Marks also served in the U.S. Air Force and retired as lieutenant colonel. He also served as a president of the Chamber of Commerce of Atlantic City.[1][6]
In 1952, he joined the Miss America Pageant and served as its chairperson and executive producer for about twenty-five years.[1][7] He was known as "Mr. Miss America".[8][9]