After graduating from the University of Alberta in 1972, Alan moved immediately to Red Deer and has practiced law in this city since that date. During his first twenty years of law he pursued a wide variety of cases and many types of law. Since that time he has focused mainly on solicitors’ work.

Alan has been active in the curling community of Red Deer and served on the Board of Directors for the local curling clubs and as a Director for organizing committees for Canadian and World Junior curling events and for the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship. As well he has coached minor sports and served on and chaired the City of Red Deer Developments Appeal Board. He and his wife Jeanne have also been active in their church and Alan has served as a Board Member for the church.

Alan and Jeanne have three grown children and seven grandchildren.