Frank Petlak

Frank Petlak has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Frank started their career as an Industrial Design Intern at Gill Athletics in 2003. After that, they worked as an Industrial Designer at Pactiv Evergreen Inc. from 2004 to 2007, and then as a Senior Industrial Designer from 2008 to 2010. Frank then took on the role of Technical Manager, Product Design, QSR Channel from 2011 to 2014, followed by a position as Director of New Product Development from March 2014 to October 2014. Frank then became the Commercial Director, Chain Restaurants in the same company from October 2014 to December 2018. Currently, Frank serves as the Vice President of Innovation at Pactiv Evergreen Inc., a position they have held since January 2019. Additionally, Frank worked as a Graduate Student Teacher at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2002 to 2004.

Frank Petlak has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which they obtained from 1998 to 2002. Frank later pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree in Industrial Design from the same university from 2002 to 2004.