After graduating Pittsburg State University in 2001, Alan began working in classrooms facilitating youth leadership classes and teaching Math and Biology courses at the Middle School and High School levels for USD 250. Alan also instructs hands-on workshops for troubled and/or mentally handicapped youth in his community. Alan works for PITSCO. Education by visiting with schools as a trusted advisor; meeting with Math and Science instructors and administration to improve student scores and individual student success. Alan is the Robotics: Urban Search and Rescue Director and is a National Technical Committee member for SkillsUSA.