He is responsible for the Clean Fleet Program, where he oversees the transition of the department's internal combustion engines fleet to zero-emission vehicles.
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA, January 02, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ron Frank has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Frank is an experienced professional in the mechanical engineering industry who has dedicated over 45 years to his career, primarily with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). As the deputy division chief since 2023, he is responsible for the Clean Fleet Program, where he oversees the transition of the department's internal combustion engines fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Mr. Frank's expertise in hydrogen and electric battery vehicles, as well as his leadership and vision, has been instrumental in this role and crucial in advancing Caltrans' commitment to sustainability and innovation. He has also been the first within Caltrans Division of Equipment to establish reporting a set of key performance indicators for the various branches that report to him.
Having begun his journey with Caltrans in 1993, Mr. Frank was hired as a heavy equipment mechanic. Over the next few years, he honed his skills, completed his engineering degree, and advanced to become a staff engineer in 1995. In this role, he was responsible for various engineering tasks that laid the foundation for his future achievements. From 2001 to 2023, Mr. Frank served as a senior equipment engineer, where he managed vehicle specifications engineering staff and played a pivot role in purchasing unique vehicles for the organization. His most notable achievement during this period was introducing vehicles that were unavailable anywhere else in the nation.
Mr. Frank's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from California State University in Sacramento in 1995. He attributes his success to his parents' guidance, who instilled in him the values of perseverance and problem-solving. This allowed him to pay for college by the semester while working as a mechanic.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Frank is an active member of several industry-related organizations, including the Western States Highway Equipment Managers Association and the Professional Engineers in California Government. His association involvement reflects his commitment to staying at the forefront of industry development and contributing to the broader engineering community.
Looking ahead, Mr. Frank plans to work as a consultant where he can leverage his extensive knowledge to positively impact organizations. His contributions to Caltrans and the field of mechanical engineering have left an indelible mark, making him a respected figure among his peers and community.
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