Alan Spence Scholarship

Alan Spence has a remarkable legacy within the Washington State educational system, as well as participation in The ASSOCIATION.

Alan R. Spence, Ed.D., began his career in educational administration in 1970 at the Evergreen State College as a Chief Accountant. At age 29 he became the youngest business officer in Washington State as the Vice President of Business and Finance at St. Martins College.  In 1981, he moved to Pierce College as the Associate Dean of Administrative Services where he was later promoted to the position of District Vice President of Administrative Services in 1987.  He spent a total of 24 years at Pierce College.  The final years of his distinguished career were spent in the Seattle Community College District as the Chief Financial Officer. 

Alan was a staunch supporter of the work of The ASSOCIATION and served on the executive board in a number capacities, as well as serving on the  faculty of Leading from the Middle.

Alan passed away after battling cancer on December 9, 2009.

 

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