Frank is a Brunswick County native who grew up in the rural community of Northwest and currently lives in Leland with his wife, Lori. He graduated from North Brunswick High School and earned his undergraduate degree from N.C. State University.

Frank is the president of Pioneer Strategies, a public relations and strategic communication firm he founded in 2001, and co-owner of Pioneer Specialties, a promotional products distributorship he co-founded with his wife in 2019.

Frank Williams is currently a member of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners. He was elected 2012 and is serving his third term. He was elected to chair the board from 2016 to 2020.

As of June 14, 2024, Frank Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports "fiscal responsibility" and "economic growth" through policies that likely include tax reforms, infrastructure improvements, and support for law enforcement.

- Supports "fiscal responsibility" and "economic growth" through policies that likely include tax reforms, infrastructure improvements, and support for law enforcement.

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Believes in equipping county commissioners to lead effectively during emergencies. As Chair of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, led through Hurricanes Florence, Dorian, and Isaias.

Believes in equipping county commissioners to lead effectively during emergencies, and as the chair of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, led through Hurricanes Florence, Dorian, and Isaias.

As the 105th President of the NCACC, initiated the "100 Counties Prepared" program to enhance emergency preparedness training for county commissioners.

- Believes in equipping county commissioners to lead effectively during emergencies, and as the chair of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, led through Hurricanes Florence, Dorian, and Isaias.
- As the 105th President of the NCACC, initiated the "100 Counties Prepared" program to enhance emergency preparedness training for county commissioners.

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As Chair of the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee, supports improving transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public transit.

As the chair of the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee, supports improving transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public transit.

- As the chair of the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee, supports improving transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public transit.

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Frank Williams

Frank Williams is a Brunswick County native who grew up in the rural community of Northwest and currently lives in Leland with his wife, Lori. He graduated from North Brunswick High School in 1988 and earned his undergraduate degree from N.C. State University in 1993. Information about the church he attends is not provided, nor is there additional information about other family members.

Frank Williams is the president of Pioneer Strategies, a public relations and strategic communication firm he founded in August 2001, and co-owner of Pioneer Specialties, a promotional products distributorship he co-founded with his wife in January 2019. His early work experience includes working as a busboy at the Sandpiper Seafood House in Leland and participating in the summer student program at Federal Paper Board, now International Paper, in Riegelwood.

Frank Williams was first elected as Brunswick County Commissioner for District 5 on November 6, 2012, and has served multiple terms, including as Chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners from December 2016 to December 2020. He served as the 105th President of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners and has been appointed to the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he has served on various committees, including the General Government Steering Committee for the NCACC, the National Association of Counties' Resilient Counties Advisory Board, and the NaCo International Economic Development Task Force and Rural Action Caucus.

The candidate's website says, "Small business owner for over 20 years"

- The candidate's website says, "Small business owner for over 20 years"
- Supports "fiscal responsibility" and "economic growth" through policies that likely include tax reforms, infrastructure improvements, and support for law enforcement.

- Believes in equipping county commissioners to lead effectively during emergencies. As Chair of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, led through Hurricanes Florence, Dorian, and Isaias.
- As the 105th President of the NCACC, initiated the "100 Counties Prepared" program to enhance emergency preparedness training for county commissioners.

The candidate's website says, "Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Board Member 2012-present; Vice Chair, 2016)"

- As Chair of the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee, supports improving transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public transit.
- The candidate's website says, "Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Board Member 2012-present; Vice Chair, 2016)"

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