Alan Bergstrom

Contributing Editor

Alan Bergstrom: From Military Service to Strategic Consulting

Alan Bergstrom always dreamed of flying fighter jets. Although awarded an Air Force ROTC pilot scholarship, he transitioned to Intelligence as the Vietnam War ended, leveraging his studies in political science. His military career culminated as one of President Reagan’s daily military briefers.

After leaving the military, Alan became a sought-after consultant, providing business intelligence insights, strategic marketing, and brand strategies to Fortune 500 companies. Recently, he has focused on helping credit unions enhance their competitive strategies, reflecting his commitment to their vital role in the financial landscape.

Posts by Alan Bergstrom

Be Prepared: More Than Just a Boy Scout Slogan.

Our Contributing Editor, Alan Bergstrom, has some contributions about what you should do when the rug is pulled-out from under you. Particularly when you're inches away from retirement. It's not a position any of us ever want to be in, but Alan walks us through some Plan Bs that he's finding to be essential.