After graduating high school on the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland and serving in the Army, Alan started learning and loving the K12 Food Service Industry in 2005. While living in Sandston Virginia, Alan worked with many of the 130 plus school systems in Virginia. Getting to know and love the people, cultures, and amazing geography of the state. Alan has enjoyed every aspect of the business from bids, contracts, menus, working in kitchens, sampling students, and working with menu planners and directors. Alan has a deep respect for all his K12 Foodservice colleagues and takes pride in helping children in need of a healthy meal. Alan has an amazing Summer Feeding program to offer that supplies students and districts the opportunity to receive fully reimbursable meals directly to their doorsteps.