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

The Power Of Tradition

Our Contributing Editor, Alan Bergstrom, is contributing his thoughts on traditions. They don't just apply to the holidays, but we do hope they travel from one generation to the next. Passing it on is the key, and Alan and his family are doing their very best!

Oh No, Not the "R" Word!

Transitioning into retirement, as we know from many of our authors, isn't always smooth sailing. In this article, our Contributing Editor, Alan Bergstrom, has many words of wisdom that he shares with us regarding his own struggles with transitioning into retirement, and some characteristics that are important for us to consider. This is worth the read!

The "Infamous" Bucket List—Welcomed or Dreaded?

Just curious -- how many of you actually have a bucket list? A written-down list of bucket items that you check-off, delete, add to, or toss in the circular file cabinet. Well, our Contributing Editor, Alan Bergstrom, has a list and he's shuffling with it all the time. Read his thoughts on whether it's welcomed or dreaded.

Losing Muscle As We Age? Not This Kind!

Our Contributing Editor, Alan Bergstrom, has muscle-mass on his mind. Vroom, Vroom is the sound of his gymnasium where he's working-out and working-on his cruising life on the streets in Arizona. His wife Rebecca is riding shotgun, but is she? It seems to us that it's more her car than Alan's. But that's a story for another day.

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.