Date and Place of Birth:
09-22-1953 Moscow, ID

Date and Place of Passing:
11-07-2006 Phoenix, AZ

Notes:
Frank began working for BLM in 1979 in the Vale, Oregon District. After he moved to Shoshone to teach, he worked summers for the BLM Upper Snake River District, Shoshone Field Office. He held various fire fighting positions in Shoshone as he continued his teaching career. Frank loved aviation fire fighting, a love which began when he was assistant helitack foreman. He eventually was appointed manager of the Shoshone Interagency Dispatch Center. His fire and aviation background prepared him for selection as State Aviation Manager for the Arizona BLM in 2000, a position he held until his death.