About Frank
First elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2006, Frank spearheaded fundraising and campaign strategy for his caucus in the 2010 election cycle. When Republicans gained control of the House, Frank was elected unanimously by his colleagues to serve as Speaker of the House for the 68th General Assembly.
Frank was raised in the south metro area and educated at J.K. Mullen High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder. Following his graduation from CU, Frank accepted a position in the Washington, DC office of Congressman Wayne Allard, focusing on veterans and civil service affairs and deficit reduction.
In 1998, Frank returned to Colorado to pursue his law degree at the University of Denver, concentrating on natural resources and water law. During this time, Frank began his work at the state legislative level. Frank joined Governor Bill Owens’ administration in 2000, serving as Assistant Director for Water for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. In this role, his efforts informed legislation deemed the most significant update to water policy in the past five decades.
During Frank’s first two terms in the legislature he proved a tireless advocate for limited government and fiscal responsibility. In addition, Frank passed legislation to improve access to higher education for veterans, active duty military and members of the National Guard, protect children from violent sex offenders, and advance an “all of the above” energy policy for Colorado.
Frank is an attorney with the law firm of Grimshaw & Harring.