Some legacies are measured by what a person builds. Others, by what they pass along. For Glenn Frank, the two have always gone hand in hand.
His family’s story in Fort Collins reaches back to 1934, spanning 90 years and four generations in the trades. In 1996, Glenn purchased Fort Collins Sheet Metal from his grandfather, becoming the next steward of the family business.
Nearly three decades later, Fort Collins has grown, the business has evolved into Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning, and the family’s legacy has expanded through Origin Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical.
Through it all, Glenn has remained grounded in appreciation for where he came from and those who made the journey possible.
Glenn gives back by sharing what he has learned. After decades of growing and leading a family business, he mentors other business owners and leaders, offering perspective gained through experience.
That role has become even more meaningful as his sons step into larger positions within the family companies. Glenn once learned from generations before him. Now, he can offer his sons guidance while giving them room to shape what comes next.
Glenn and his wife, Julie, make giving back an important part of their lives. Together, they support Realities for Children, 4-H and youth agriculture. Origin’s sponsorship of the 4-H, Youth & Community Arena at The Ranch reflects their commitment to the young people and traditions that help make Northern Colorado special.
Each year, Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning provides a furnace to a local family in need, offering warmth and comfort when it is needed most.
For Glenn, giving back comes from gratitude. For more than nine decades, this community has supported his family and allowed each generation to build on the last.
After nearly 30 years at the helm, Glenn can look back at what previous generations entrusted to him while watching his sons carry it forward.
Perhaps the greatest measure of a life’s work is not simply what you build, but what you leave stronger because you were part of it.