Frank R. Wallace (1932–2006), born
Wallace Ward, was an American author, publisher and mail-order magnate. Previously a professional poker player, he is originator of the philosophy of
Neo-Tech (also referred to as "Neotech" or "Neothink") an offshoot of
Ayn Rand's
Objectivism. He was convicted of various federal tax crimes in the 1990s. During his trials, he challenged the oath he was required to take before testifying which became the case
United States v. Ward in which the Appeals Court upheld his right to recite an alternate oath.