Frank Martin
Frank Martin’s experience in the construction industry encompasses more than 40 years & numerous projects throughout the southwest. Frank founded Martin-Harris Construction (MHC) in December 1976 & was licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board in February 1977. MHC has since been granted General contracting licenses in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Frank Martin’s industry & community recognition include: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Inland Empire Region; Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Community Achievement Award in Business; the “Lieder Award” from the Lied Institute of Real Estate Studies; the “Pioneer Award” from the Association of General Contractors & the “ Lloyd D. George Family Values Award” by the Las Vegas International Scouting Museum, the “2009 Good Scout Award” from the Las Vegas area Council Boy Scouts, the “Philanthropic Impact” & “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter & ENR Magazine’s “Legacy Award”. In 2014 Frank sold MHC to Big-D Construction in Salt Lake City & turned the reins to his son Guy Martin. Currently Frank is the CEO at Martin Harris & serves on the Board of Directors at Big-D as well as heading up their acquisitions & mergers. He is also a private consultant & continues his entrepreneurial & philanthropic endeavors. He serves on the Board of Directors for UNLV Foundation &the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Boardof Trustees. He is an Associated General Contractors Lifetime Board Member.
