Hall of Fame

From 2001 Frank was senior vice president, public affairs and communications and has been responsible for developing and communicating the industry’s key messages. He led the campaign to get spirits back on TV networks, launched the annual economic briefing for Wall Street, co-managed the USDA-funded MAP program from 2006 to 2015, promoted industry heritage through the partnership with George Washington’s Distillery, created Drinkinmoderation.org and moderate drinking partnerships and executed dozens of memorable and compelling media events.

In 2010 the French government inducted him into the Ordre du Mérite Agricole for his work promoting Cognac. Also that year, Whisky Magazine named him American Ambassador of the Year. In 2008 he was named a Keeper of the Quaich for his efforts in promoting Scotch in the US market. In April 2019 he was promoted to Master of the Quaich.