Meet the Board: Alan Adelman

What inspired you to join the Vibrant Works board?

I was introduced to Vibrant Works by my close friend and fellow board member Tom Stringfellow. My Vibrant Works journey actually began as a volunteer member of its Investment Committee. It was an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Vibrant Works mission and meet a number of fabulous board members and members of the executive team. I highly recommend becoming a volunteer.

What do you love the most about Vibrant Works?

What I love most about Vibrant Works is its mission of serving people who are blind or visually impaired in the greater San Antonio community by providing much-needed social services as well as economic and employment opportunities. I also love its innovative and sustainable nonprofit model, which builds on its proven manufacturing capabilities in producing technical garments for the U.S. military to create employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.

When did you join the Vibrant Works board?

I started as a volunteer Investment Committee member in 2022 and joined the board in 2023.

What is a fun fact about you?

Born and raised in Wisconsin, I am a devoted “cheesehead” and Green Bay Packers fan, much to the chagrin of my Cowboys and Texans friends. I graduated from Arizona State University and spent 30 years working professionally in California before seeing the “light” and moving to San Antonio in 2019.

What is your occupation?

I have worked in the investment management industry for more than 40 years. I am proud to be part of Frost Bank as a senior fund manager and senior research analyst, managing fiduciary assets.