Graduated in Civil Engineering, Bradford University, 1968.

Member of The Institution of Civil Engineers, 1975.

Member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, 1996.

Member of The Academy of Experts, 2004.

1968 - 1988: Engineer/Sub-Agent/Agent/Contracts Manager/Senior Contracts Manager/Regional Director.
    Norwest Holst Ltd
    Mowlem Regional Construction Ltd
    Birse Construction Ltd
    Stewart North West Ltd

1988: established Alan E Whitaker & Associates

Born July 1945. Married to Terri with four sons, Simon, Mark, James, and Thom