Putting Educational
Excellence First.
Dear Neighbor,
In Del Mar and Carmel Valley, we should be proud that our community elementary schools deliver the best in public education, achieved by pursuing the highest standards of excellence and relentless fiscal discipline.
As your voice on the Del Mar Union School District Board of Trustees, I have been able to put my business management and corporate governance experience to work, driving sound decisions for our students and families. As a parent of two DMUSD graduates, quality education is at the heart of every decision I make.
In Del Mar and Carmel Valley, our nationally recognized schools form the core of our community and support strong property values. During my 4 years on the DMUSD Board, my focus has been responsible budgeting and strategic resource allocation to ensure low class sizes, the best teachers and a rigorous curriculum that reaches every child.
I started my career in the United States Air Force developing educational software and training instructors. The Air Force sponsored my multiple degrees in Engineering (UCLA), Business (Embry-Riddle) and Law (Loyola). I have applied this education in leadership roles in the fields of healthcare, defense, communications and software. And these leadership skills I developed in business and government service enable me to promote the best practices of education at DMUSD.
Please help me continue to put educational excellence first and ensure we as taxpayers get the full value of our investment. I humbly ask for your vote to continue serving you on the Del Mar Union School District Board of Trustees.
Sincerely,
Alan
About Alan
Family
Alan grew up around the world in an Air Force family. He and his wife, Tina, have lived in Carmel Valley since 2000. Their children attended the Sycamore Ridge, Ocean Air and Ashley Falls schools. Tina (RN/MPH) worked at Ocean Air for five years and continues her work as a health educator.
Education
Alan attended public schools throughout the U.S. He earned his BS in Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles; MBA from Embry-Riddle, and JD from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.
Leadership
Alan’s background is in engineering, business and law. As a military officer, he served with the U.S. Air Force’s Education & Training Command developing computer-based training software, and the U.S. Air Force’s Space & Missile Systems Center (the predecessor to the U.S. Space Force) supporting development of satellites, launch vehicles and communications systems. As a corporate attorney at international law firms and companies, he has worked in the areas of wireless communication, financial software, medical devices and biotechnology. Alan has served in a variety of business roles for local companies, including Becton Dickinson, and is the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel for a BioPharma company headquartered in Carmel Valley.
Community Service
Alan received his regular commission in the U.S. Air Force, and served on active duty for 7 years. He also served as a judicial law clerk to a U.S. District Court judge. Alan previously served on the executive board of a non-profit religious institution in Carmel Valley. He continues to provide pro bono legal services to local charitable organizations, and is a member of the board of the San Diego Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Alan is a member of the American Legion and Military Order of World Wars.
Alan was first elected to the Board of Trustees in November 2012, and was appointed in April 2023 to serve the remainder of a term through December 2024.
As your public servant, I promise to make myself available to you.
I would be honored for the opportunity to serve you and I humbly ask for your vote.
Contact Alan:
[email protected]
Thank You for your support!