Alan L. Noel is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant who has been licensed in New Jersey since 1986. Over the course of his career, Alan has held notable positions including Auditor & Tax Supervisor for Coopers & Lybrand (now Price Waterhouse Coopers), Tax Director for Hunter Douglas, a leading global window coverings manufacturer, and Senior Tax Manager for Mitchell Titus, the largest minority-controlled accounting firm in the U.S. Today, he runs a small CPA practice in South Orange, NJ, where he provides tax and accounting services to small businesses, nonprofits, churches, and individual clients.
Alan earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. Health-conscious by nature, he spent years strength training at the gym before discovering his love for running. Alan began his running journey in October 2013 at the age of 53 by completing his first 5K with his daughter, and he hasn’t looked back since. His favorite race distance is the marathon (26.2 miles), and he has a personal goal of running at least one marathon in as many states as possible.
In November 2015, Alan became the founding Captain of the North New Jersey Chapter of Black Men Run. He currently serves as the CFO-Treasurer of Black Men Run, Inc., helping to support the organization’s mission.
Outside of running and work, Alan is deeply involved in his community. He served as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of South Orange, NJ, and has served on the boards of various community-based nonprofits. Additionally, he has coached a local Pop Warner youth football team and mentored young Black college students aspiring to become CPAs.
Alan has been married to his college sweetheart, Patricia, since January 1983. Together, they have two children and four grandchildren. Alan also enjoys spending time in the kitchen, where he cooks specialty dishes and explores new recipes.