# Kerry Frank

> Kerry Frank co-founded aviation software company Comply365 with her husband, Dude Frank, in 2007 and served as CEO until July 2018. Her later work includes co-founding Hidden Creek Estates in northern Illinois and sharing entrepreneurial lessons through speaking, mentoring, and her personal blog.

- **Role:** Co-founder and co-owner at Hidden Creek Estates
- **Organizations:** Comply365, Hidden Creek Estates
- **Known for:** Co-founded Comply365 and helped airlines adopt tablet-based flight manuals., Joint 2018 recipient, with Dude Frank, of the Ken Hendricks Seize the Day award., Co-founded Hidden Creek Estates, recognized as the Stateline Chamber’s 2024 Small Business of the Year.

## Career timeline

- **2007** — Co-founded Comply365 with Dude Frank in northern Illinois.
- **2012** — Moved Comply365 to Beloit, Wisconsin.
- **2018** — Received the Ken Hendricks Seize the Day award with Dude Frank; stepped down as CEO in July, succeeded by Tom Samuel.
- **2021** — Established Hidden Creek Estates with her family.
- **2024** — Hidden Creek unveiled renovations including expanded restaurant and cellar spaces.
- **2026** — Hidden Creek opened five wine-barrel guest homes; Frank announced her inclusion in the EntreCon Midwest speaker lineup.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Comply365 and helped airlines adopt tablet-based flight manuals.
- Joint 2018 recipient, with Dude Frank, of the Ken Hendricks Seize the Day award.
- Co-founded Hidden Creek Estates, recognized as the Stateline Chamber’s 2024 Small Business of the Year.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Announced on September 3 that she was part of the EntreCon Midwest 2026 speaker lineup for the September 15-16 Beloit event.
- **2026-09** — Celebrated Travel + Leisure coverage of Hidden Creek Estates and its wine-barrel guest homes.
- **2026-08** — Visit Beloit listed an August 26 American Dream TV watch party featuring Hidden Creek Estates and Kerry Frank.
- **2026-05** — Hidden Creek Estates celebrated opening five wine-barrel guest homes on May 21.

## Links

- Website: https://kerryfrank.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryfrank/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KerryFrank-e6x
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerry.frank/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerry.frank.18

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Last updated: 2026-10-27