Gregory L. Frank Joins SCRA as Executive Vice President
October 6, 2009
CHARLESTON, SC – October 6, 2009 – SCRA, a global leader in applied research and commercialization services, today announced the appointment of Gregory L. Frank as SCRA Executive Vice President.
New to SCRA, Mr. Frank plays an integral role in the strategic direction, goal setting and performance management of the company. His responsibilities include establishment of program objectives and measurement and consistent implementation of operational standards. He monitors new business opportunities and leads the process of finding, developing and closing new revenue streams for SCRA. He is also responsible for maximizing business operations.
Mr. Frank’s professional background includes more than 25 years of experience in R&D leadership and management, as well as technology commercialization.
Prior to joining SCRA, Mr. Frank was Managing Director and Operating Partner of Chart Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on growth equity and control investment in US-based, middle-market companies. Previously, he was Executive Vice President for Battelle Science and Technology International, which generated $1 billion per year in revenue from 2001-2007. Under his leadership, more than 5,500 scientists, engineers and supporting staff developed R&D products and solved problems for federal, state and local governments and for commercial and international clients. This global, commercial and government segment of Battelle focused on growth in the National Security, Health & Life Science and Energy/Environment business arenas.
Prior to joining Battelle, Mr. Frank served as a Chemical Officer in the US Army, 1st Infantry Division as well as assignments in R&D, Testing and Evaluation. Mr. Frank earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a Master of Arts degree in Analytical Chemistry from the University of South Dakota (USD). He is a graduate of Duke University’s Executive Management Program. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors to Horne International and the Chart Group. He is also a Board member on the USD Foundation. He has served on the Defense Science Board and the National Defense Industrial Association Board.
SCRA is a global leader in applied research and commercialization services with offices in South Carolina, Ohio and in the Washington, DC area. SCRA collaborates to advance technology, providing technology-based solutions with assured outcomes to industry, government, and research universities in SC, the US and globally.
