Alan is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Elements Group, a diversified company that focuses on nature-oriented brands, platforms, and development projects. He is also a partner at the law firm of Charity & Associates P.C., with over 30 years of experience in areas of municipal finance and real estate finance.
Alan joined Openlands’ Board in 2008 and was very impressed and energized by Openlands’ mission and enjoys hiking and biking along Chicago’s lakefront and urban trails.
In addition to Openlands, Alan serves on the Cook County Forest Preserves Conservation and Policy Council and the Board of the Black Ensemble Theater. He also served for over 12 years on the Board of the Land Trust Alliance. Alan lives in downtown Chicago along the City’s lakefront.
Alan received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and his law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School.
