Dr Alan G Weinstein

Alan G. Weinstein has been a coach to CEOs, college professor, business consultant, author, and entrepreneur. He received his PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Wayne State University and has held professorships at Carnegie Mellon University, Oakland University, and Canisius College, where he was chair of the Management and Marketing Departments. At Canisius, Alan founded the Center for Entrepreneurship, the Institute for Family Business, and Entrepreneurs on Campus. With one of his students, he cofounded Lasertron, an Amherst, New York entertainment company that manufactures and operates laser tag court games. In 1992, Alan started the first TEC/Vistage group in upstate New York. He has served on several boards including Perry’s Ice Cream, Lasertron, Stride Tool, and Ciminelli Development. Alan also facilitated a collaboration with several not-for-profit cultural organizations, helping them improve their financial health while allowing them to flourish artistically. He has won several awards for his work with entrepreneurs, including the Edwin A. Appel Award from Babson College. As a teacher, Alan was twice selected Outstanding Professor by Canisius College MBA students. His research has been published in several academic and professional journals, and for several years he coauthored a column titled “The Owner and Coach” in Buffalo Business First. His book, Executive Coaching and the Process of Change, was published in 2013. He has published 3 other books, Unleashing Human Energy through Culture Change, Healthy Culture, Healthy Business, and My America.

When not working, Alan can be found traveling, skiing, jogging, and working out at the gym, in order of enthusiasm.