together on the typologies of arts donors the Wolf Brown team created characterizations of arts donors and participants that are nuanced and insightful, and have resonated with countless arts leaders. At times Alan's research is ahead of the field.  Arts organizations might not want to hear how much the participant wants to be the center of the performance.  And Alan knows both sides of this quandary, and can also ask the questions about virtuosity.  He has been there.  Alan was at one time a vocal performer and a presenter.  He contributes greatly to our field through his ardent pursuit of marketing trends and data.  Most of all Alan pushes our analysis one step further at each turn.  A consummate professional he is a pleasure to call a colleague." Marcy Hinand Principal, Helicon Collaborative Randy Cohen - Vice-President, Research and Policy, Americans for the Arts The king of economic raw data collection - increasingly on the road with an ever widening sphere of influence and network of friends and supporters.  Tireless and compelling speaker and defender of the arts.  He is increasingly recognized for his ability to see where things are headed and what opportunities are opening up for the field.  If case making has a point man, he's it. Sunil Iyengar - Director, Office of Research and Analysis, National Endowment for the Arts Since his arrival at the NEA in 2006, he has re-defined and invigorated the agency's research efforts.  A former reporter and editor, with an investigative journalist's soul,