MEET FRANK WHEAT...

I was a resident of Severn, Maryland, for the first twenty years of my life. Attended University of Maryland 1955-1956, Florida Southern College 1958-1961, graduated in 1961 with a BS degree in accounting, commissioned in United States Marine Corps, 1961-1965, infantry officer, obtained rank of Captain prior to leaving active service. Resided in Kansas City, MO 1965-1972, Comptroller of Concrete Company, Office Products Division, IBM, Partner/Owner Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant, “The End Zone”.

I moved to Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club, Palm Beach County, in September 1972, from Kansas City, MO.

I was married in 1969, wife Arlene, two children, Troy – 1970, Taryn 1972.

REALTOR in Delray Beach since 1974, licensed with Gringle & Doherty, Inc., 1974-1983, started Franklin D. Wheat, Inc., Realtors, in 1983 – 1988, returned to Gringle & Doherty, Inc, Realtors, as partner in 1988. November 1993 became Broker/Owner of Gringle, Doherty & Wheat, Inc. located at 1008 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. On August 1, 2002 moved the office to the original location where company was started, 700 East Atlantic Avenue.

My activities in the area have included being the president of the Delray Beach Kiwanis Club, (1980), Lt. Governor Kiwanis District 14, (1981), President of Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, (1986), President United Way of South Palm Beach County, (1990), Board of Directors Old School Square, (1990), Delray Dunes Pro-Am Golf Tournament since 1974, (Chairman since 1985), President Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club, (1999-2001), Delray Beach Planning & Zoning Board, Delray Beach Downtown Development Association, (Served as Chairman), Delray Beach Parking Management Advisory Board, (Served as Chairman), Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (Commissioner 2000 – 2007) (Current Chairman), Delray Beach Budget Task Force (2008 – Current Chairman).