Frank Montes began his career as an auto body shop helper and worked his way up to become a third-generation successful entrepreneur of over 40 years. He is a proud father of two sons who are following in his footsteps. Emphasizing honesty, transparency, commitment, and performance as qualities of any successful leader, Mr. Montes continuously strives to demonstrate these traits and leads by example.

Mr. Montes uses his skills as a professional advocate to impact change at national, state, and local levels to create a wide range of opportunities that will generate growth, education and prosperity for families, businesses, and communities. In his work as a business owner and entrepreneur, he uses his personal experience to identify with and understand his clients’ needs and challenges. Patrons also benefit from his expertise as a visionary, strategist, and political advisor. Mr. Montes has worked on local, regional, and state legislative issues for the past California state legislative assemblies and is fostering a professional history of representing individuals with elected and appointed boards. Additionally, he has led efforts with volunteers, private consultants, and representatives of governmental agencies. As a proficient supporter, Mr. Montes has specific knowledge to address public policy issues that affect small businesses including lending, taxes, health care, and shortage of skilled workers.

Frank and Inland Body and Paint Center have been honored with numerous recognitions and awards as community champions from Congressional State Senators, Assembly Members, Local Mayors, and City Council throughout the Inland Empire. He continues his community enrichment legacy by fostering new leaders as in the newly established nonprofit organization, Hispanic Coalition of Small Businesses (HCSB).

Education

Frank has received multiple certificates in Government Relations, Public Relations, Community Relations, Employee & Labor Relations