Frank Rothermel
President
Frank is President and 49% stockholder of Denark. He joined forces with Denark in 1996, after more than 20 years of experience founding and leading his own successful construction company. Frank brings to the team a wealth of construction experience and a deep commitment to budget and schedule controls. As President, he focuses his attention primarily on Operations, Office Management, and Finance & Administration. He is always ready to attend team meetings to mentor and support. He conducts various internal project reviews and audits, and he does not hesitate to dive in and solve problems. His oversight ensures Denark’s continued strong, stable, and managed growth.
From his early experience as a craftsman and his BS degree in Economics, Frank has always put quality construction and customer care first. Ultimately, Denark has been fortunate to recruit and retain highly experienced and seasoned executives and leaders that ensure our promises are delivered to team members and to Clients.
Beyond his general contracting accomplishments, Frank has made it a point to give back to the community through working with many local non-profit organizations. In fact, he has dedicated a great deal of his time and energy toward the advancement of non-profit and community organizations that are focused on the care and enrichment of people’s lives.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Ohio University
Current Community Involvement
- Member of the State of Tennessee Education Recovery and Innovation Commission
- Member of United Way of Greater Knoxville Board of Directors
- Chairman Emeritus and Founding Member of Volunteer East Tennessee Board of Directors
- Member of the Metro YMCA Advisory Board
- Member of the LMU Law School Advisory Board
- Vice-Chair of the Medic Regional Blood Center Board of Directors
- Member of the Knoxville/Knox County Homeless Coalition Board of Directors
- Member of the Tennessee Valley Fair Board of Directors
- Member of the Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services (SCHAS) Advisory Board
- Member of the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Advisory Board of Directors
- Member of the Rotary Club of Knoxville
- Chairman of the Rotary District 6780 Water and Sanitation Committee
- Chairman of the Rotary District 6780 Stewardship Committee
- Endowment/Major Gifts Advisor Zone 30 Rotary International
- Member of the Rotary Foundation Arch C. Klumph Society Chairman’s Circle
Past Community Involvement
- Member of Leadership Tennessee Class of 2017
- Member of Leadership Knoxville Class of 1999
- Member of the Board of Visitors, The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
- Chairman of the Alliance for Better Nonprofits Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services (SCHAS) Board of Directors
- Member of the United Way of Greater Knoxville Campaign Cabinet
- Member of the Leadership Knoxville Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Ten-Year Homelessness Plan Advisory Board
- President of the Mental Health Association Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Knoxville Tree Board of Directors
- Chairman of the YMCA Camp Montvale Board of Directors
- Chairman of The University of Tennessee Chancellors Associates Board of Directors
- President of the Tennessee Valley Fair Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Knoxville Association of General Contractors Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Knoxville/Knox County Homeless Coalition Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Monday Family Foundation Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors
- 2011-12 Rotary International District Governor 6780
- 2006-07 President of the Rotary Club of Knoxville Board of Directors
- Treasurer of the Knoxville Area Urban League Board of Directors
Honors and Awards
- 2020 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Laureate
- 2016 Presidential Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2014 Rotary International Service Above Self Award
- 2008 Rotary Four Avenues of Service Award
- 2001 National Philanthropy Award
- 2000 YMCA Distinguished Service Award
- 1999 The Rotarian of the Year Award
- 1993 YMCA Red Triangle Award
Delivering Superior Execution
Denark Construction is a full-service general contractor/design-builder/construction manager with over 1 billion dollars in public, institutional, commercial, and industrial contracts since its launch in 1985.