Frank Lands

Frank Lands has a diverse and extensive work experience history. Frank started their career as a Military Police Officer in the US Army in 1991 and served until 1998. In 2000, they began working as a Department of the Army Civilian, where they stayed until 2008.

From 2009 to 2012, Frank served in various roles in the US Army, including as a Special Assistant in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army. Frank also took on the responsibility of a Resource Manager, Manpower, Contracting, and Finance during this time.

In 2013, they became an Installation Support Specialist, where they were responsible for program planning and execution, performance management, and process improvement for assigned garrisons. Frank then transitioned to the role of Deputy Garrison Commander, where they directed garrison operations for a complex training installation and later for multiple Army installation sites in Italy.

Frank continued their career in the US Army as a Deputy Garrison Commander at Fort Bliss from 2020 to 2022, where they provided advisory services to the Commander and oversaw the direction and administration of Army installation strategies and operations.

Currently, Frank is working as the Regional Director of the National Park Service, a position they have held since January 2022. In this role, they lead 65 parks spanning 13 million acres across multiple states and territories, managing a professional workforce of over 5,300 team members. The parks they oversee annually receive 65 million visitors and contribute $5 billion to local economies.

Frank Lands has a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences from The Ohio State University. Frank also attended The United States Army War College, but no information is available regarding the degree or field of study. Additionally, Frank Lands has pursued a Masters of Public Administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio, although the specific dates are unknown.