Frank Kurtenbach joined Daktronics in 1979. He received his education in Dimock and Parkston, S.D. school systems. Mr. Kurtenbach graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., in 1961 with a bachelor of science degree in physical education. He then served for two years as a commissioned officer in the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, KY. Part of his assignment was with Special Services.
Mr. Kurtenbach entered the teaching field in 1963 and combined teaching and coaching for 16 years. During the school year of 1968-69 he earned his master of science degree in physical education and recreation at SDSU and coached at the University. He served for six years on the Wrestling Rules Committee for the National Interscholastic Activities Federation. During this period of time he also was a member of the South Dakota Rules Committee.
His first assignment at Daktronics was sales manager of the Standard Scoreboard Division. This expanded to other products in 1981, and he presently holds the position of vice president of sales for Daktronics. |