Frank Kourt holds an AAS degree in journalism from the State University of New York in journalism, and a bachelor's degree in communications from State University of New York, Empire State College. He is also accredited in the practice of public relations (APR) by the Public Relations Society of America.

In addition to editing and writing for "Living Well Fifty Plus," he is a contributor to "Kentucky Doc" and "Health and Wellness."

Frank has been a guest columnist for the "Lexington-Herald-Leader" and is a frequent contributor to "The Richmond Register," where he writes the weekly "Meet Your Neighbor" feature; the weekly "Food Dude" column; general features; and advertising features for the Madison County "Advertiser."

A former reporter/photographer for "The Binghamton Press" in Binghamton, New York, he has also enjoyed a long career in public relations, including management positions in Chicago-area health care institutions and staff positions with ITT Educational Services and The College of Lake County, a community college.