Frakes to take leading role in industry association.
Jothan Frakes has been named the interim executive director of The Domain Name Association (DNA). The announcement was made during a session at the Merge conference in Orlando today.
Frakes has been involved in the domain name industry since the 1990s when he worked for what is now Verisign. He is particularly known for running domain name conferences including this week’s Merge conference.
DNA is an industry organization tasked with advocating for the use of domain names. Its members include Google, GoDaddy, Neustar and other members of the domain name ecosystem.
The organization was originally set up as new top level domain names rolled out and worked on creating awareness of the new domain options. But it’s not limited to new top level domain names.
“I’m thrilled to have this opportunity and challenge that the board of the Domain Name Association has put to me,” Frakes told DNW.
Nat Cohen says
Congrats Jothan! The DNA will benefit from your leadership and strong reputation in the industry. Wishing you well in the new role. (…and it’s been great seeing you here at Merge!)
Donna Mahony says
WTG Jothan! I look forward to hearing more!
pinkybrand says
Congratulations to Jothan and the DNA.
cybertonic says
Finally something good in this association.
Brandon Abbey says
Great choice by the DNA and the industry. Congrats Jothan
Jeff Schneider says
Congrats Jothan, Your addition will bring more street Cred to DNA. JAS
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Jean Guillon says
+1
Simon Cousins says
This is, without any doubt in my mind, the best decision the DNA board has made in a long time. Congratulations to Jothan and good luck, DNA!
Micky Houston says
Congrats Eddie. 😉 Great decision by the DNA.
Damion Hankejh says
Fantastic for DNA — congratulations Jothan!