Frank Menchaca

Frank Menchaca began their work experience in 1994 as the EVP Publisher at Gale, a role they held for over 20 years until 2015. Following this, they joined SAE International as the Chief Product Officer, overseeing product development, marketing, events, professional development, and international business. In 2019, they became the Chief Growth Officer at SAE International, a position they held until 2022 when they transitioned to the role of President. As President, their focus is on leading the organization in developing products, programs, and services that contribute to a net zero emission future in the mobility industries.

Frank Menchaca holds a Certification in Chief Sustainability Officer from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which they obtained in 2023. Frank also completed additional certifications in various sustainability-related areas from MIT. Prior to that, they earned a Master's degree in English Language and Literature from Yale University in 1987, and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from New York University in 1983. In 2021, they became a member of the Customer Experience Advisory Council at George Washington University.