Alan Thompson

Alan Thompson is an experienced Director of Information Technology with a strong background in strategic IT planning and management across various organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Information Technology at the Appalachian Regional Commission since October 2021, Alan previously held positions such as Director of IT at the American Public Power Association and CFED, where significant achievements included implementing organization-wide CRM solutions and migrating services to cloud-based platforms. Alan's extensive experience also includes managing departments at the National Society of Professional Engineers, overseeing membership data integrity, and ensuring IT strategy aligns with organizational goals. Educational qualifications include a MA in General Studies from The University of Edinburgh and coursework in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Global Campus.