About Randy
EDUCATION
- Gervais Union High School
- Western Oregon University, Master of Science degree in Corrections
- University of Oregon, Bachelor of Science degree in General Social Science
- Harvard University, 1980, John F. Kennedy School of Government
MILITARY SERVICE:
- Lt. j g U.S. Navy flight program, Honorable Discharge
- Naval Aviation Officers Candidate School Graduate
FAMILY:
Married 33 years, wife Jackie. Daughter, Coral married to Patrick Johnson, grandchildren Kai (5) and Finn (3). Daughter, Amber married to Adam Farrell, grandchild Shanyn 2 1/2 yr old.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
OPEN DOORS CONSULTING LLC, PRESIDENT 2005 – PRESENT
A national company formed to assist local governments looking for solutions and business with proven products and services find each other. We help business, help government, serve people. As President I am responsible for managing and overseeing contract negotiations, project implementation, and day-to-day management.
FRANKE & ASSOCIATES, OWNER 2003 – PRESENT
A public affairs, inter-governmental relations consulting firm specializing in facilitation, communication, strategic planning, and advocacy. Select client projects:
COUNTY COMMISSIONER – MARION COUNTY 1979 – 2003
Served six four-year terms on a three-member board of commissioners. In Marion County the board was responsible for setting policies, procedures and budget for all county functions and management of day-to-day operations of non-elected departments.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
- 2008 – Marion County Volunteer of the Year for dedicated service to the Marion County Children & Families Commission
- 2002 – Mid Willamette Valley Council of Government’s Annual Award for outstanding collaborative leadership
- 1998 – Western Oregon University’s Alumni Award of Excellence for “tireless crusade on behalf of families across Marion County, the state and the nation”.
- 1998 – Distinguished Service Award from Oregon Association of Family and Consumer Sciences for “commitment to Children and Families”.
- 1998 – selected as one of ‘The Daring Dozen’ by Ambassador magazine, “recognizing leaders whose ideas they believe will have a significant impact on our culture for years to come”.
- 1997 – County Leader of the Year Award from American City & County magazine
- 1996 – Lawrence Lecture Award from Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), “recognizing leadership in the field of solid waste management and environment”.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Randy believes in ‘giving back’ and has been an active and involved community volunteer. Partial listing of community service:
- Marion County Fire District #1 Board of Directors, 2007 to present
- Willamette Valley Fire & Rescue Authority, 2008 to present
- Capital Community Television Board of Directors, 2003 to present
- Marion County Children & Families Commission, Current Chair, 1989 to present
- Family Building Blocks Supporter, 1995 to present
- Liberty House Supporter, 1991 to present
- Children’s Guild, Advisory Board, 1989 – 2000
- Mid-Valley Woman’s Crisis Center, Advisory Board, 1989 – 2003
- Pioneer Little League Coach, 1989 – 1994
- Salem Convention & Visitors Association, Board of Directors, 1988 – 1989
- YMCA
-Board of Directors, 1980 – 1984, 1986 – 1995
-President, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95
- United Way of Oregon, Board of Directors, 1984 – 1986
- United Way of Mid-Willamette Valley
-Board of Directors, 1979 – 1985
-President, Board of Directors, 1984
