Certified Hunky: Meet Frank!

Meet Frank—a bicoastal powerhouse with one foot in San Francisco, the other in Provincetown, and a heart rooted in community, confidence, and cooking. At 60, he’s rewriting the rules of what it means to age vibrantly and visibly as a gay man. Whether he’s reviving classic recipes, diving into TikTok trends, or leading LGBTQ+ advocacy at the CDC, Frank proves that being a Certified Hunky isn’t about fitting in—it’s about showing up as your whole self, hairy chest and all.

The Questionnaire

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself! What's your name, and where are you from?

A: Hi Im Frank. I am a bicoastal gay gay of a certain age. Living in both San Francisco and Provincetown. I'm a coach and mentor, looking at the front end of retirement and what life as a 60 year old, vibrant and active gay man is like. Im a big fan of cooking and working to give new life to old school recipes, always supporting folks tackling new social media technologies that keep us visible and heard.

Q: What does being a 'Certified Hunky' mean to you?

A: It means knowing in yourself that self-confidence and belief is as important as honesty and integrity and walking a path that fits you not one that's prescribed by others

Q: What are three things that you are most passionate about?

A: That's an easy one for me; learning, food, and cooking, and exploring new media technologies

Q: How do you express your individuality and authenticity in your everyday life?

A: I think the best way for me to explain that is the whole antibody stigma platform that I launched into On Tiktok. Refusing to let others dictate how I wear, what I wear of as a man of a certain size and being hairy. And feeling confident that I can wear a speedo as good as anybody else.

Q: What's a recent achievement or personal milestone that you're really proud of?

A: There are times when this question is easy to answer and other times like the moment that it's much more difficult given the state of the world. But I think being the president of the CDC's LGBTQ employee organization merits that

Q: What do you love most about being part of the LGBTQ+ community?

A: For me, it's our history. It's that a community is not defined by one thing. It's a series of small semi connect networks that when they join for a common goal, we form a community of power.

Q: If you could have a superpower for a day, what would it be and how would you use it?

A: communicating - that I could speak and understand the native language of whoever or what ever I am in the proximity of

Q: What's one thing you wish more people understood about you?

A: While I look like I have a big personality and am extrovert - I am actually shy and more often or not on my own. Needing time to recharge after being on stage or out in public

Q: How do you stay connected with your friends and community? Do you have any favorite events, clubs, or online spaces?

A: book and food clubs are a main source for me.. and tiktok!

Frank, thank you for sharing your story with us. Your energy, honesty, and leadership remind us that pride isn’t a phase—it’s a lifelong celebration. From your advocacy work to your unapologetic style, you’re a shining example of what it means to live authentically and lead boldly.

Know someone who embodies the same kind of hunky spirit? Nominate them for next month’s feature! We’re always on the lookout for folks who show us new ways to be loud, proud, and wonderfully ourselves.