Mr. Frapwell joined the County Administrative Office as a budget analyst then served as Kern County’s Budget Director for more than 12 years, guiding the County through both prosperous and challenging fiscal periods. His final 13 years with Kern County were spent as the Assistant County Administrative Officer for General Services. Following his retirement from the County in 2017, he continued his public service as the Assistant County Executive Officer for Santa Barbara County, where he served for an additional eight years. Altogether, his public service career spanned over 42 years.

Mr. Frapwell previously served as a KCERA Trustee for two terms, beginning in 2007, representing the Active General members. He later served as the Board Chair in 2012.

Mr. Frapwell holds a B.S. in Business Administration (Finance) and an MBA from California State University, Bakersfield.