Hi, I’m Alan

I’ve spent more than 18 years leading people and culture, most recently as a Chief People Champion, and before that in HR leadership roles across health care, hospitality, associations, and professional sports, including the Washington Nationals and the National Association of Realtors. Different industries, same lesson: companies grow when they treat and develop their people well.

Over and over I saw how much stronger teams became when managers finally had real support behind them. And I saw how ready small and midsize companies were to grow, often before they could justify a full HR team. GroTeams is my answer. I give growing businesses that expertise in the amount they actually need, whether that’s coaching your managers, taking on a project, or acting as your part-time HR function.

My style is simple: human, direct, and free of jargon. I believe in coaching, not feedback: forward-looking, focused on what your people can become. I hold an MBA and the SHRM-CP credential, I serve on the College of Charleston MBA Alumni Board, and I mentor MBA candidates.