FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) \u2014 Former Fresno Grizzlies president Derek Franks has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Lee\u2019s Air, Plumbing, and Heating.<\/p>\n
Franks joins Lee\u2019s after a career with the Fresno Grizzlies, where he most recently served as president and general manager. <\/p>\n
He joined the organization in 2004 as an intern and later moved through leadership roles, helping transform Chukchansi Park into a year-round destination for sports and community events.<\/p>\n
During his tenure with the Grizzlies, Franks led the organization through ownership transitions, major stadium improvements, and expanded special events and community partnerships. <\/p>\n
He also worked with city leaders, local businesses, and national partners to strengthen relationships and build what the company described as a high-performance culture. <\/p>\n
In 2018, the Grizzlies received Minor League Baseball\u2019s Bob Freitas Award for excellence in operations and community engagement.<\/p>\n
\u201cDerek\u2019s proven leadership, operational discipline, and ability to build strong teams make him an outstanding addition to our executive team,\u201d Damon Bromagem, CEO of Lee\u2019s Air, Heating & Plumbing, said.<\/p>\n
As COO, Franks will oversee daily operations, strategic planning, team development, and continued market growth, with a focus on strengthening systems and elevating customer experience across the region.<\/p>\n