About Frank Williams

President, Pioneer Strategies

Frank Williams' interest in public relations began as a student at North Carolina State University, where he served as public relations chair of the Delta Rho Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. While serving in this capacity, he gained an appreciation for the impact an organization's reputation has on its ability to achieve its goals.  During this time, Frank developed a passion for the public relations process and chose to pursue a career in the public relations profession.

Frank earned his degree from North Carolina State University's Department of Communication in 1993.  He entered the public relations profession shortly after graduation, when he secured his first freelance consulting client.  In addition to his public relations experience, Frank has front-line sales experience in the advertising, telecommunications and financial services fields.

When Frank formed Pioneer Strategies in August of 2001, he began with one small client.  Since that time, the firm has built a diverse base of more than 60 clients throughout North Carolina.  Pioneer's work has been recognized by both the MarCom Creative Awards and the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards for Excellence in Communication.  In addition, Frank received the Triangle Business Journal's "40 Under 40" Leadership Award and was inducted into the "40 Under 40" Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2006.  He also received the N.C. State University Communication Alumni Circle's Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award in 2006.

Frank has been a featured speaker for a variety of organizations in the Triangle area.  He has addressed gatherings of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association, the N.C. State University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and a number of civic and political organizations.  Frank has also written articles and columns for a variety of publications.

Actively involved in civic and business affairs, Frank is a member of the Business Leaders' Club and was recently elected to a second term as president of the Raleigh Public Relations Society.  He served as 2005 public relations Chair of Strike for Survival, a bowling competition to benefit the American Cancer Society, and was a leading fundraiser for the event.  Frank previously served as publicity director of the Raleigh Jaycees and Alumni Corporation president for the Delta Rho Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. 

Frank grew up in the eastern North Carolina community of Northwest, located near the Town of Leland in northern Brunswick County.  He has lived in Raleigh since 1988, where he is an active member of Providence Baptist Church.