Frank Ennis many know and have come to love from seeing his smiling face and his wonderful wife Lisa’s at a tow show near you. Frank Ennis starting his love for towing and this industry in 1978 working for Baum’s Towing in Callicoon, Ny. Frank would work part time towing, and part time as a butch, his father’s trade, during those early years. When asked what brought you from Ny to Florida? Frank said “ I started the wood heater every morning, and then shoveled the snow from the drive for the plow truck to recover it 10 minutes later. I was done with the cold!
Fast forward to the early 90’s Frank was done with the snow, and Florida was the destination! Frank started working for L&J towing driving during the day and working in the shop. This kept the fire burning and Frank joined the PWOF and began working his way up the ranks. In 2005 Frank Ennis was appointed to Area Chairman for Pinellas County. In 2006 Frank departed from L& J Towing to start Franks Towing & Transport. Lisa Ennis was always a cherished part of the company and has worked side by side with Frank in the business for the last 20 years.
Hino donates a cab and chassis yearly to the PWOF Association, and Miller Industries donates a carrier. This truck is auctioned off, and the PWOF uses the funds directly towards: Legislation, and training within our industry.
In 2008 Fran and Lisa Ennis began touring the nation going from one association show to another trying to give as many towers as possible the ability to change their life for just a $10.00 entry. The passion Frank and Lisa Ennis have for promoting the Hino truck I haven’t seen most employees that have a high paying job! The short of it is, this is a volunteer position, there is no pay for the hours on the road, and time on the show floor. Frank does this because that is who he is, a man of great character that loves this industry and the people in it.
In 2019 Frank Ennis was appointed as the Regional Director of the PWOF over 6 counties in region 6. The PWOF presents an award to members that go above and beyond their stated duties, and yes Frank Ennis has been the receipt of this prestigious award in the past. Don’t take my word for it, catch him at a show and talk with him or Lisa for 5 minutes and you will know why! Frank and Lisa love this industry and the benefits the hard work has for all in towers Florida, is the very reason he is so happy to do what he does.
Frank Ennis, Tow Professional salutes you for the passion, pride, and example you are for our beloved industry!
