Joe Frankie III is a distinguished West Point graduate, combat veteran, award-winning author, and influential leader with over four decades of extensive experience managing complex business projects worldwide. As the CEO of JFIII Associates, he leverages his profound knowledge and veteran expertise to assist companies in cultivating solid and efficient teams.
Joe has a commendable track record in team building, technology deployment, and risk mitigation, having led as many as 53,000 associates and overseen projects worth up to $8 billion. His professional footprint spans diverse sectors, including technology integrations, software, start-ups, and heavy logistics, both in the private and public arenas. His geographical expertise has significantly impacted Asia, China, South Korea, the Middle East, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.
Joe’s unique skill set lies in his ability to identify and nurture top-tier talent that seamlessly aligns with an organization’s culture and goals. He offers personalized coaching to civil and military leaders, guiding them in creating a robust LinkedIn presence that bridges their current status with their professional aspirations. His methodologies in untangling complex projects and fostering high-performing team cultures have been invaluable to numerous organizations.
An integral part of Joe’s leadership approach is surrounding himself with trusted, intellectually expansive, persuasive, adaptable, and emotionally intelligent leaders. As a lifelong learner, he continuously seeks personal and professional growth opportunities.
As the Chief of Staff and Director of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), the “Wal-Mart” of the U.S. Military, he established international investment banking relationships for a $3 billion, five-year water and wastewater infrastructure project in China. He also played a crucial role in a joint program to test the combination of a $8 billion Army/Navy system. Joe also co-authored the award-winning book, “LinkedIn The 5-Minute Drill for Executive Networking Success.”
Joe Frankie III is more than a seasoned professional; he is a mentor, coach, and visionary leader dedicated to the evolution of high-performing teams and successful project delivery.
