Experience
Frank is an executive director in Citrin Cooperman’s New York City office with more than 20 years of professional services marketing and business development experience.
Frank utilizes his background in marketing and business development to work with partners and other professionals across industry and service lines to develop and implement strategic initiatives focused on growing the business and enhancing client satisfaction and retention. With significant knowledge of strategic business planning and account management, he helps account teams identify areas of opportunity to integrate value into their client relationships and enhance their clients’ overall experience with the firm. In addition, he founded and oversees Citrin Cooperman’s Out Professionals Engage Nationwide (OPEN) employee resource group with the goal of providing meaningful resources and support to LGBTQIA+ employees of all ages and at any stage in their careers, advocating for their unique needs within the firm, and improving their ability to leverage the LGBTQIA+ community to assist in identifying and capitalizing on business and growth opportunities.
Frank was previously the Chief Marketing Officer at Berdon LLP, which joined Citrin Cooperman in 2023. Prior to Berdon LLP, Frank served as the Chief Marketing Officer and Principal for another Top 100 firm and held management level positions at White & Case LLP and KPMG LLP.
CREDENTIALS
Education
Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Washington & Lee University
Master of Business Administration in Marketing, Hofstra University, Frank G. Zarb School of Business
Affiliations
Member, Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM)
Member, Beta Gama Sigma Honor Society
Member, Out Professionals
General Member, Human Rights Campaign
Member, ONCON Senior Council: CMO Category
Member, PIE Professional Services Marketing Leaders Exchange
Honors & Awards
“Notable Leaders in Advertising, Marketing and PR,” Crain’s New York Business, 2022
“Top 10 Marketer Award,” OnCon Icon Awards, 2022
“40 Under 40 Award,” Long Island Business News, 2016
Presentations & Publications
Buy vs. Build: Should I Build My Marketing Team Within or Outsource, Presented at the Association of Accounting Marketing’s 2018 Summit
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Community Involvement
Frank supports the Human Rights Campaign, which strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. He is also an active participant in LGBTQ+ sporting and community network programs, including Big Apple Recreation and Gotham.
Outside the Office
When not spending time with his family, Frank enjoys traveling, playing tennis, bowling, exercising, and playing with his dog.
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Incorporating client care as well as diversity, equity and inclusion into the fabric of a brand helps establish a foundation of trust and communication, through which successful and sustainable business relationships can be built.
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