Background
Franta, Gregory Esser was born on May 17, 1950 in Graceville, Minnesota, United States. Son of Joseph Benedict and Loretta Ann (Esser) Franta.
Franta, Gregory Esser was born on May 17, 1950 in Graceville, Minnesota, United States. Son of Joseph Benedict and Loretta Ann (Esser) Franta.
Bachelor in Architect, University Colorado, 1973. Master of Arts in Architect, Solar Technology, Arizona State University, 1976.
Registered architect, Colorado Principal architect Sun Designs Architect, Aspen, Colorado, 1975-1978. Senior architect Solar Energy Research Institute, Golden, Colorado, 1978-1982. President Ensar, Incorporated., Lakewood, Colorado, since 1982.
Founder, executive director Roaring ForkEnergy Center, Aspen, 1973-1978.
Vice chairman American Solar Energy Society, Boulder, Colorado, 1983, acting executive director, 1983.
Member of American Institute of Architects (president Colorado West chapter 1977-1978, vice president Denver chapter 1983), National Energy Committee (chairman various committees), Colorado Society Architects (board directors 1977-1978, 1983).
Married Susan M. Holstad, June1980. Children: Lori J., Lindsay South. Bachelor of Architecture.