Alan is the Safety & Training Director for IATSE Local 728. Prior to this appointment, Alan worked extensively as a Gaffer, Programmer, Lighting Designer, Master Electrician, and Production Manager. Alan has been a speaker for LDI, INFOCOMM, and the California State Fire Marshals FSO Training Program. An active member of PLASA, the Previs Society, and the NFPA, Alan is currently serving as the co-Chair for the ETCP Electrical Certifications and is seated on the National Electrical Code Panel 15. In 2009 Alan was recognized by International President Matthew Loeb and appointed as a Founding Member of the IATSE Crafts Advancement Program (ICAP). In 2013, Alan was appointed to the Chairmanship of the ICAP.