Since September 2023, Frank has served as a staff regulatory compliance specialist for the International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA). He is responsible for the development of training programs emphasizing compliance with the related Hazardous Materials transportation regulations, providing timely, comprehensive advisory and regulatory compliance support as it relates to the transportation, handling, and delivery of hazardous materials / dangerous goods. Frank remains current on industry trends and regulations, maintaining relationships with regulatory authorities and current regulatory information to members.

With over 15 years professional experience in dangerous goods transportation, Frank was a Hazardous Materials Airlift Inspector, Preparer/Certifier, and Instructor. Prior to joining Currie Associates, he was a supply chain operations manager and Hazardous Materials certifier.  Additionally, he was a career Air Transportation professional, serving over 20 years in the United States Air Force. During this time, he oversaw process improvement, project management, maintained regulatory and quality compliance among his many other duties.

Frank holds two Community College of the Air Force Associate of Applied Science degrees.  One in Transportation Management, the second in Instructor of Technology and Military Science. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science in Housing, Interior Design, and Resource Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and a Master of Business Administration (w/Honors) from American Military University.

email address: frank@ivodga.com