Meet the Founder

Experience

Vice President of Operations — $500M For‑Profit Company Led operations for a national organization, overseeing $250 million in sales and profitability. Managed eight direct reports and a workforce of more than 1,600 employees. Responsibilities included two distribution centers, purchasing, travel, trucking, restaurants, and salons.

Chief Executive Officer — $6M Nonprofit Organization Directed a regional transportation nonprofit serving five counties in Southwest Florida. Oversaw 13,000 trips per month, a fleet of vehicles, and a team of 100 employees. Successfully secured federal, state, and county grants to expand and strengthen community services.

Mayor — Fort Myers Beach, Florida Provided civic leadership, financial oversight, and strategic direction for the Town of Fort Myers Beach, applying private‑sector operational expertise to public service.

Adjunct Faculty — University of North Florida Taught university‑level coursework, sharing real‑world leadership, operations, and management experience with students.

Education

MBA — Columbia University, New York, NY

BA — Alfred University, Alfred, NY

Professional Bio

Alan has built a distinguished career leading complex organizations across both the private and public sectors. As Vice President of Operations and Stores for a $500 million for‑profit company, he oversaw $250 million in sales and profitability, guiding a workforce of more than 1,600 employees. With eight direct reports and responsibility spanning two distribution centers, purchasing, travel, trucking, restaurants, and salons, Alan led large‑scale operations with a focus on efficiency, growth, and exceptional performance.

He later served as CEO of a $6 million nonprofit organization providing essential transportation services across a five‑county region in Southwest Florida. Under his leadership, the organization delivered more than 13,000 trips each month, supported by a fleet of vehicles and a dedicated team of 100 employees. Alan successfully secured funding through federal, state, and county grants, strengthening the organization’s ability to serve the community.

Alan’s commitment to public service continued when he was elected Mayor of Fort Myers Beach, bringing his operational expertise, financial stewardship, and community‑focused leadership to local government.