About Reframe It

Rod Frantz

Rod Frantz has demonstrated a creative record of excellence in interpersonal communications skill, marketing and branding in his thirty years of experience with public, private & not for profit organizations.

Using his strong entrepreneurial skills, Frantz was a key player in building & branding the Richard Florida Creativity Group; the first & most significant Creative Cities leadership organization worldwide.

Through his efforts the Creativity Group delivered a powerful set of economic development strategies to help public & private stakeholders around the world enhance their regional competitiveness.

Frantz worked for the Heinz Endowment & the RK Mellon Foundation to implement & brand the Riverlife Task Force, a two year study of the best uses for Pittsburgh's 37 miles of riverfront.

As Outreach Director he insured the unprecedented diversity of individuals, groups and organizations at over 100 public meetings & electrified the Pittsburgh region with an optimistic message of possibility.

Rod is also the founder of New Wave Strategies.

He is an acknowledged expert at identifying and promoting causes that fundamentally change people's lives and perspectives and a passionate advocate who connects with a broad audience. He thrives as a coalition builder and negotiator, and team player. He maintains a global network of key stakeholder relationships.