Frank Franco Employment & Training

First Job: field worker; if it is on a vine or tree I have harvested it



Birthplace: El Centro , CA



Years at EOC: 28 years



Best advice ever received: “ The future is today, go out and get what you want.”



Favorite advice I give: “ Life does not owe you anything, so don’t wait around to get paid.”



Favorite restaurant, dish, or pig-out food: a great cut of rib eye steak from Tahoe Joe’s



Proudest moment: becoming a grandfather



Greatest personal accomplishment: providing the best environment, love and direction, and seeing my children succeed



Best vacation I’ve taken: I’ve taken many amazing vacations, especially being able to play golf in some of greatest golf courses. But my first vacation to Washington D.C. where I had the opportunity to pray and cry as I read the names of many family members and buddies on the Black Wall of the Viet Nam Memorial and making my peace with God.



Favorite weekend activity: cycling and playing golf



Scariest experience: 700 days and nights (2 years) in Viet Nam



If I had a million dollars I would … I would invest it, live of the interest, and provide for my grandchildren’s education.



Favorite place to shop: bike and golf shops in Palo Alto, CA



Favorite childhood memory: Holidays … when our families would gather around the dinner table. The adults would tell their stories, especially my grandfather when he would talk about our Indian ancestry.



Favorite movie: From Paris with Love



Words that describe me best: very aggressive, will not take “no” or “can’t” as an answer, hard but fair, dedicated, always willing to help others willing to help themselves, pay forward, and I don’t respect weakness



In my spare time … I enjoy life! I love to wake up early in the morning and see the break of dawn and see the sunsets and thanking God for allowing me another day.



If I’ve learned one thing in life, it is… don’t let tomorrow catch you by surprise be prepared for whatever life has in store for you.