TEAM PROFILE
Frank Pignanelli
Managing Partner, Utah Capitol Partners
ABOUT FRANK
Managing Partner
Frank Pignanelli is one of the youngest Utahns ever elected to state office, serving in the House of Representatives for 10 years. As a Democrat, he spent 6 of those years as Minority Leader. Frank was a practicing attorney and active in general litigation until 1993, when he was appointed Vice President and General Counsel of BlueCross BlueShield of Utah.
Frank participates on the Advisory Board of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah, the nation’s preeminent entrepreneurial program. He is a recipient of Emeritus-Lifetime membership in the Vest Pocket Business Coalition and the longest-serving member of the Utah Symphony & Opera Board. In 2023, he was honored by the Utah Taxpayers Association with the “Exemplary Taxpayer Service Award.” Frank served as President of the Alta Club, Utah’s historic business and social club, in 2025.
Additionally, Mr. Pignanelli writes a Sunday column on political activities in Utah for the state’s largest daily newspaper, the Deseret News. Also, Pignanelli is a frequent speaker and political commentator for various civic and business gatherings throughout the state.
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