District 6780 - District Officers - District Governor 2011-12

Frank Rothermel was born in Canton, Ohio on May 7, 1952, where he attended St. Joseph's grammer school and Central Catholic High School. He also majored in economics at Ohio University.

DGE Frank Rothermel

District Governor-Elect Frank Rothermel welcomed incoming club presidents at a preview of the upcoming President-Elect Training Seminar, held at Tennessee Technological University's STEM Center Saturday, Feb. 12.

The 65 presidents-elect and other district and Rotary International leaders will gather in Nashville next month with those from Kentucky and Alabama in preparation for the 2011-12 Rotary year.

Rothermel stands behind the banner introducing the new theme: Reach within to Embrace Humanity. Click here to see Jim Roxlo's presentation on Grant Planning, Timelines, and Opportunities. Click here for the quotations DGE Frank shared at the working lunch.

Since coming to Knoxville in 1975 Frank has been the founder, owner and president of four general contracting firms. Frank Rothermel Construction Company (1976-1987), Fielden & Rothermel Construction Company, Inc. (1987 - 1992) and Rothermel Construction Company (1992-1996). He is currently a 50% Stockholder and President of Denark Construction, Inc. Frank is also a 50% partner in Fielden and Rothermel Properties where he oversees the management and maintenance of over 350 apartments and several commercial properties.

Frank joined the Rotary Club of Knoxville in 1996 and served as a Director three times prior to becoming President in 2006. In 1998 he was selected as the Four Way Test Rotarian of the Year. In 2008 Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson awarded him the Four Avenues of Service Citation. He is a Multi - Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Paul Harris Society, a Major Donor and Benefactor of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and a Founder's Club member of the Rotary Foundation of Knoxville. Frank also serves as the District Chair of the Water Management, Health and Hunger Committee.

Beyond his business accomplishments Frank has made a point of "giving back to the community" through his work with many local non-profit organizations. He contributes as an active board member of Junior Achievement of East Tennessee, East Tennessee Foundation, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Cansler YMCA, Knoxville Area Urban League, and Leadership Knoxville. Frank is also the president-elect of the Metro YMCA board. He is a member of the 1999 Class of Leadership Knoxville, Chairman of the Ten-Year Homelessness Plan Advisory Board, President of the Knoxville/Knox County Homeless Coalition, Past President and board member of the Tennessee Valley Fair, Past President and board member of the Mental Health Association, Past President of Knoxville AGC, a past State AGC board member, Past Chairman of the Knoxville Tree Board, and past board Chairman and board member of Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service. As President of the Gene & Florence Monday Foundation he further participates in philanthropy throughout our community. Frank is also the past Chairman of the University of Tennessee Chancellor Associates and past Chairman of Habitat for Humanity where he currently serves on their Advisory Board. He is also a member of the United Way Cabinet and has served on the several allocation panels. Frank was presented the YMCA's Highest Achievement in 1993, the Red Triangle Award.

Frank attends John The XXIII Catholic Church where he serves as a Lector & Eucharistic Minister

Frank and his wife Judy, also a Paul Harris Fellow, were married on March 25, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio. They have two sons, John and Will, who both are Paul Harris Fellows.