Background
Frank, David D. was born on September 4, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Arthur William and Mabel Elise (Droste) Frank.
Frank, David D. was born on September 4, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Arthur William and Mabel Elise (Droste) Frank.
Bachelor cum laude, Princeton University, 1947.
Reporter, Wall Street Journal, New York City, 1947-1949. Manager public information American Locomotive Company, Schenectady, 1949-1953. Director public relations Montreal Locomotive Works, Ltd., 1953-1955.
Associate Ivy Lee and T.J. Ross, New York City, 1955-1965. Vice president T.J. Ross & Associates, Inc., 1965-1971, executive vice president, 1971-1980, president, since 1980. Consultant United Nations Secretariat, 1973.
Served to 1st lieutenant Field Artillery, Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Public Relations Society of America (president New York chapter 1973-1974).
Married Marcia Peaslee, April 10, 1948. Children: Wendy Lynn Frank Locksley, Thomas Peaslee, Mary Elise, Amy Chase.