Alan has been a member of Sooner Rotary for one year.  He currently serves on the Sergeant-at-arms committee.  Alan is a priest and one of the things he enjoys about his job is getting to be with people in different times of their lives.  His wife’s name is Judi and his children are James, Lindsey, Chess, and Rachel.  His family has a new dog named Trinity. What he enjoys most about Sooner Rotary is our fellowship, outreach, and spirit of service above self.

Alan really enjoyed the book The Shack because of the great image of a loving god portrayed in that book.  A favorite read from childhood includes Superman comics.  A recent book he’s read is Living Buddha, Living Christ.  Activities he enjoys with friends include laughing, eating, and fellowship.   He loves soccer and is a soccer ref.

In high school, Alan participated in soccer and musical productions. When asked what he would like to be when he grows up, Alan said, “ A WalMart greeter because he could smile, say ‘you’re welcome and have a good day’ and really  mean it. 

Favorite music includes Rascal Flatts, Queen, and Rod Stewart.  A recent movie he enjoyed was “The Grace Card” because if its realism and its portrayal of forgiveness.  If Alan had an opportunity to study something he would enjoy studying Celtic Christianity.

He says England is some place interesting he’s visited and Belgium is the farthest place he’s visited.  His favorite place to be is home.  Winston Churchill is someone Alan admires because of Churchill's never give up attitude.

Alan says the ideal best friend would be honest, open, trustworthy, and have a sense of humor.