Frank Manganaro owned a Custom Millworking company for five years before branching out to start his own very successful project-management company, Persimmon Contracting Ltd. in 1985. For twenty-three years, Frank has been the president and sole owner of this commercial construction company. His ambition and high performance in the construction industry has led Persimmon Contracting Ltd. to be included as a preferred contractor with many companies throughout the city.

The company has completed numerous projects including the construction of the Barley Mill, Eau Claire Market. This project involved the complete construction of the building from the structure to the interior renovations. Persimmon Contracting Ltd. has completed the construction and renovations of numerous dental and Royal Bank offices.

Frank Manganaro was born and grew up in the Toronto area before moving to Calgary, AB where he now resides. Over the years, Frank has been involved in coaching various community sports for girls and boys, ages five to fourteen inclusive.