Council Member Frank Boykin

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Background & Family

Born in: St. Louis, Missouri; moved to University Place in 2004.

Family: Married in 2004 to Alyce; adult daughter Tasia.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – 1992 Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO

Occupation

• Program Director, Washington Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center (under the U.S. Department of Commerce)

Personal Interests

• Mentorship – Youth Oratorical Coach
• Entrepreneurial and Start-up Enterprises
• Education
• Community-Building
• Sports
• Motivational Speaking

Professional Experience

• Former Director – Manufacturing and Industrial Council (MIC) – Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce
• Former Administrator – Pierce County Business Accelerator 
• Former United Parcel Service (UPS) Business Development Transportation Executive for Amazon (UPS’s largest Northwest client)
• Former United Parcel Service (UPS) Enterprise Account Manager/Executive for National, Regional and Small Business Development 

Community Experience

• University Place Planning Commission and Vice Chair for 12 years
• Former President – Pierce College Foundation Board
• Board of Directors – American Leadership Forum (ALF)
• Washington State Commission on African American Affairs (appointed by Governor Locke)
• Trustee – Annie Wright School

Council Experience

• Frank was elected in 2023 to his first term on University Place City Council