Frank Bernard
Chief Compliance Officer for UNT System
Frank will lead an integrated UNT System enterprise compliance program - providing strategic guidance on compliance matters, overseeing performance monitoring and investigations, ensuring adherence to institutional policies and external regulations, and fostering a culture rooted in accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership.
With more than 20 years of executive experience in compliance, risk management, operations,
and legal affairs, Frank has built high-performing teams and delivered transformative
results across Fortune 100 companies and federal agencies. Prior to joining UNT System,
Frank served as Director of Operations - Risk and Compliance at Amazon, where he led
global compliance initiatives across transportation, trade, food safety, and environmental
programs.
Earlier in his career, Frank held the role of Chief Administration Officer and Chief
Compliance Officer at DISA Global Solutions, where he established the company's first
compliance department. He also served as Vice President of Operations Compliance at
Walmart, partnering with the executive leadership at both Walmart and Sam's Club to
implement risk mitigation strategies across 5,000+ locations. His public service includes
compliance leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
Frank is an exemplary, values-based leader known for his ethical leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to operational integrity and people-first performance. He holds a Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from North Carolina Central University. He also served in our nation's military as a Gulf War Veteran in the U.S. Air Force, and we are grateful for his service.