Alan Gatlin, who lived in and raised a family in Alma, Michigan, for over 25 years, spearheaded bringing Families Against Narcotics and Hope Not Handcuffs to Gratiot County. A retired senior vice president and chief operating officer of Alma College, he has more than 30 years of executive experience and is a former president and chief executive officer of a number of automotive and heavy truck parts manufacturing, distribution, and services businesses, including WW Williams and Alma Products. Gatlin is passionate about helping individuals and families struggling with addiction find the help and support they need.