Mr. Frank is the retired president of Hardware Supply Company, a distribution firm he co-founded in 1955 and one of the earliest developers of computerized distribution in the industry. He also founded construction and water purification companies in Philadelphia. Mr. Frank served as chairman of Middle Atlantic Hardware Association, Allied Hardware Services, and Pro Distribution Company. He also served as a director of BDP International, a global logistics and freight forwarding company. Mr. Frank has served with civic associations in Philadelphia, Delaware County, PA, and Stone Harbor, NJ. He is the past president of his condominium association and past co-chairman of the Citizens Association of Palm Beach. He is also a graduate of Palm Beach Citizens Police and Fire Rescue Academies and is on the board of directors of Palm Beach Crime Watch. He is a volunteer with the Palm Beach Police VIPS Program, as well as the secretary/treasurer of Palm Beach Police Foundation. Mr. Frank is on the Executive Committee of Palm Beach Civic Association and is vice-chair of the Town of Palm Beach Shore Protection Board.