Frank Beard

Frank Beard is a Des Moines, Iowa-based marketer, speaker, and writer specializing in the convenience retailing industry. Currently serving as the Head of Marketing at Rovertown, Beard has previously held significant roles at Standard AI, GasBuddy, and WTWH Media LLC. They frequently speak at industry events and have been featured in prominent publications such as the Wall Street Journal and NPR. Beard also writes a monthly column for C-Store Dive called "The Road Ahead" and is an active cyclist, notably participating in RAGBRAI. They earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and History from Drake University.