Alan French

Alan French has extensive work experience in civil engineering. Alan started their career at DMJM Harris in 1990, where they designed various highway, rail, airport, utility, and drainage facilities. Alan then joined the County of Riverside in 1998, initially working as an Associate Civil Engineer in the Plan Check section. Alan later became the Senior Civil Engineer, supervising the Plan Check section and managing staff and consulting firms. In 2017, they transitioned to the City of Grand Terrace as the Director of Public Works, overseeing the Public Works Department and managing maintenance, capital improvements, and encroachments. Most recently, in 2020, they joined the City of Upland as the Principal Engineer.

Alan French earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where they studied from 1983 to 1986. Prior to that, they completed an Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degree in Physical Science and General Education respectively at Chaffey College, from 1980 to 1983. In 2008, Alan also obtained certification from the County of Riverside's Supervisory Excellence Academy.