Frank graduated from University of Texas with Honors with a degree in Petroleum Land Management in 1972. He started his career with Amoco Production Company and later worked for Anadarko Petroleum Corporation as a Division Landman for the Houston Onshore and Offshore Divisions, and as Vice President of Land for North Central Oil Corporation. He became an Independent in 1985, and specialized in due diligence for producing property acquisitions.

Frank has been active in both the local and national landmen associations, serving as President of HAPL in 1981 and as Chairman of the Publications Committee for AAPL.

Frank has been married since 1970, and he and his wife, Carlee, have four children, and thirteen grandchildren.