Dr. Alan R. Shark Executive Director, Public Technology Institute

Dr. Alan Shark’s career has spanned over 25 years as a highly recognized leader in both the nonprofit management and technology fields, with an emphasis on technology applications for business and government.

Most recently Dr. Shark served as President & CEO of the American Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), Executive Director of the Rural Broadband Coalition (RBC) and President & CEO of the Power Line Communications Association (PLCA). He also founded the International Wireless Telecommunications Association (IWTA).

While most of his career has been in nonprofit organizations, he has worked with many business and professional trade groups and was vice president for marketing at Voice Computer Technologies Corporation.

As an author and speaker on technology developments for most of his distinguished career, Dr. Shark's experience both balances and embraces the business, government, education and technology sectors.

Recognition and Affiliations
Dr. Shark is a Fellow of the Radio Club of America and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). His many awards include the Excellence in Education Award and Excellence in Communication Award. He was selected to be in the very first class of Future Leaders through ASAE Annual Program. He also received a ASAE Gold Circle Award for an Exceptional Education Program and a Gold Circle Award for a Superior Publication. He received the Bronze Excellence Award for Excellence in Publishing from the Society of National Association Publications, and Excellence in Association Publications by Association Trends.

Dr. Shark is a member of the American Society for Public Administration, the Federal Bar Association and the World Affairs Council of Greater Washington. He is an editorial advisor and contributing writer to World Markets Research Center, London; and to the monthly publication Mission Critical published in Denver.

Dr. Shark is a noted writer and speaker on issues of technology, leadership, strategic planning and association management. He has been widely quoted over the years in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and in thousands of small independent newspapers and trade publications.

Education
Dr. Shark holds a doctorate in Public Administration from the University of Southern California's Washington Public Policy Center, a MPA from Baruch College, and a BBA Degree in Business & Public Administration from Baruch College, as well as an AAS Degree in Business Administration with Honors.

He is a Vietnam veteran, serving two mandatory tours as a Navy Seabee. He is a certified association executive (CAE) and has been recertified seven times by the American Society of Association Executives. He also holds the distinction of being a Competent Toastmaster from Toastmasters International.

An avid reader, lover of music, he is also an outdoor enthusiast, boater and hiker. He served as assistant scoutmaster of his son's local Boy Scout Troop for over four years.