Mr. Erik & Mrs. Ethel Frensen, Florida State Representative

Members Since 2007

What do you love most about your career?
That it allows me an opportunity (and responsibility) to directly impact the decisions that create the environment to make Florida a better place to live and do business.

If you could have any job in the world..what would it be?
I think owning/managing a sports franchise would be fun...but they don’t always seem happy, so what do I know?

How has Biltmore Membership enhanced your life?
I get to start every day in an oasis. No matter what stress you may have, the second you walk past the courtyard and pool, it all goes away.

You’re going to be stranded on a desert island and you can only take 3 things. What are they?
A canoe and two oars.

Is great food a necessity or an indugence?
An indulgence, but if you’re gonna indulge in something, make it food.

Red or white wine? Defend yourself!
Red...always red. The main defense I have is that I was born without much of a sweet tooth, so I prefer bolder, earthier tastes.

What’s your favorite Biltmore destination?
The gym-- especially when Lisette Valdes is training me.

What qualities do you most value in our friends?
Honesty, trust, sense of humor.

What’s your favorite quote?
“It’s what you learn after you know it all that truly counts” -John Wooden