Richard L. Frost is a seasoned business executive and investment banker with a wealth of experience across high-technology and alternative energy sectors. As a co-founder and Vice President of Operations at Infintium Fuel Cell Systems, Inc., Frost played a pivotal role in establishing partnerships with esteemed organizations such as the Gas Technology Institute, the U.S. Department of Energy, and various international development partners. He has also been the Partner and co-owner of North Dallas Financial, LLC, where he provided strategic funding solutions to over 50 high-tech companies across Texas and the Southwest.
Recruited by the government of the Navajo Nation, Frost co-founded Native Energy Development, LLC, enhancing the management of natural resources for Native American tribes with offices spanning the United States and Brazil. His leadership acumen was previously demonstrated as the President & CEO of a leading liquidator of bank debt, offering comprehensive financial services throughout the South and Southwest regions of the United States.
Frost's portfolio includes senior roles in NYSE-listed restaurant chains, where his innovative leadership in franchising and operations left a significant mark in the foodservice industry. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Frost served as a combat cameraman, a testament to his versatile career and personal resilience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business with majors in Banking & Finance and Economics from the Walton School of Business at the University of Arkansas.