Meet Our Founder

Franz Robinson remembers the sound of cell doors closing because he once heard them behind him as a teen in trouble. Years later, he heard the same sound as a supervisor inside a juvenile detention center, watching boys repeat the same mistakes he barely survived. Those memories guide every decision we make. Franz built From Boys To Successful Men so young men in New York City sit with mentors, not just magistrates. He believes in honest talk, firm boundaries, and chances that come with real responsibility. Families see him in groups, in hallways, and on late calls, because he refuses to lead from a distance. His life stands as proof that a boy in crisis can grow into a successful man with the right support.