PROCEDURE FOR OPEN RECORD REQUESTS
Effective October 1, 2024, Alabama Technology Network has adopted the ACCS Chancellor’s Procedure for Policy 222.01: Open Records Requests as procedure (or a substantially similar procedure in accordance with Alabama Code 36-12-40 through 46) and posted the written procedure on the Network’s website, along with the Open Records Form.
PROCEDURE FOR OPEN RECORD REQUESTS:
This procedure for Open Record Requests shall be posted on our Network’s website. The Open Records Request Form, with instructions, shall also be posted on our website.
We have no obligation under the law to respond to a public records request that is not made in accordance with these written procedures and instructions.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Any Alabama resident desiring to inspect or take a copy of a public record shall submit a public records request on the Open Records Request Form. Once complete, this Open Records Request Form must be submitted to the public officer, either by:
- hand-delivery addressed to the public officer above at the address provided; or
- mailing addressed to the public officer above at the address provided; or
- emailing to the public officer at the address provided.
Receipt of a hand-delivered, mailed, or emailed public records request occurs when the request is actually received by the public officer. A read email receipt, certified mail receipt, or similar signed postage receipt shall be prima facie evidence of receipt by the public officer.
GENERAL RULE: EveryAlabama residenthas a right to inspect and take a copy of any public record of this state, unless exempted from disclosure under law or unless he/she fails to follow these procedures/instructions.
EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE: Public records and document content that are exempt from disclosure under the law, include but are not limited to:
- Information received by a public officer or public official in confidence;
- Information which contains sensitive personnel records;
- Pending criminal investigations;
- Information received in anticipation of litigation or likely litigation;
- Records which, if released, would be detrimental to the best interests of the public;
- Other statutorily exempted records (FERPA is example).
- Records and information protected under the attorney-client privilege; and
- Records subject to legal discovery methods provided under applicable rules of court procedure, from any party to a pending or threatened action, suit, or proceeding (see Alabama Code 36-12-46);
- Registration and circulation records from any ACCS college and information concerning the use of any ACCS college library. But, any parent of a minor child (student below the age of 19) shall have the right to inspect (but not take a copy) the registration and circulation records of any college or college library that pertain to his or her child
- Records concerning security plans, procedures. assessments, measures. or systems. and any other records relating to or having an impact upon the security or safety of persons, structures, facilities. or other infrastructures, including without limitation information concerning critical infrastructure defined at 42 U.S.C. § 5195c (e) and critical energy infrastructure information, defined at 18 C.F.R. § 3S8.113(c), the public disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to be detrimental to the public safety or welfare.
ALABAMA RESIDENT is defined as:
An individual who is permanently domiciled in Alabama with an expectation to remain in Alabama as demonstrated by reasonable proof of residency such as but not limited to an Alabama driver license or voter registration.
STANDARD REQUEST is defined as:
A public records request that seeks one or more specifically and discretely identified public records that the public officer determines would take less than eight hours of staff time to process considering the time needed to identify and retrieve any responsive records and to redact or take other measures to withhold legally protected information. A standard request should require no or minimal clarification by the requester.
SUBSTANTIVE RESPONSE is defined as:
A response to a public records request that sets forth the public officer’s ultimate position on the substance of the request. The term includes, but is not limited to, the following, in whole or in part:
a. A statement that the public records are provided as attached or enclosed.
b. A statement that access to the requested public records will be provided at a set time, place, and location during regular business hours or at a time, place, during regular business hours or at a time, place, and location mutually agreeable to the public officer and the requester.
c. A statement that the public officer is prepared to provide the requested public records to the requester upon payment of a reasonable, specified fee.
d. A statement that denies the request with reasons stated therefor.
e. A statement that denies the request on the grounds that the requested public record does not exist within the government agency.
f. A statement that denies the request for failure to substantially complete a standard request form.
g. A statement that denies the request for failure to substantially comply with the written procedures established by the public officer for such request.
h. A statement that denies the request because the records sought are not public or exempted or not subject to disclosure.
TIME-INTENSIVE REQUEST is defined as:
A public records request that the public officer determines would take more than eight hours of staff time to process considering the time needed to identify and retrieve any responsive records and any time needed to redact or take other measures to withhold legally protected information.
RESPONDING TO STANDARD REQUESTFor a standard request, the public officer, or his/her designee, shall:
- acknowledge a proper request by email or address to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request and may require the requester to pay a reasonable fee set by the public officer before the requester may receive any public records, if any. If the public officer elects to charge a fee, the public officer shall notify the requester of the estimated fee and withhold any public records until receipt of payment; and then
- provide a substantive response either fulfilling or denying a proper request within 15 business days of acknowledging receipt. The public officer may extend this period in 15- business-day increments upon written notice to the requester, but the public officer should process a standard request as expeditiously as possible considering the requester’s time constraints, the public officer’s workload, and the nature of the request.
There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a proper standard request has been denied by the public officer if (a) a substantive response is not provided to the standard request within the earlier of 30 business days or 60 calendar days following acknowledgment of receipt by the public officer; or (b) the public records are not produced within the earlier of 30 business days or 60 calendar days following the payment of the estimated fees to the public officer.
There shall be no presumption that a proper standard request has been denied if (a) the public officer has responded in part; or (b) the public officer and requester have reached an agreement regarding the time or substance, or both, of the response; or (c) good faith negotiations are ongoing between the public officer and the requester; or (d) the public officer has reasonably communicated the status of the request to the requester.
RESPONDING TO TIME-INTENSIVE REQUESTFor time-intensive requests:
(1) At or around the time of designating the request as time-intensive, the public officer shall make a record in a log maintained for keeping track of currently pending time-intensive requests. For each such currently pending request, the log shall identify the name of the requester, the general subject matter of the request, and the date of acknowledgment; the log shall be a confidential document that is not subject to disclosure except pursuant to proper discovery methods provided discoverable pursuant to proper discovery methods provided under applicable rules of procedure.
(2) The public officer may require the requester to pay a reasonable fee set by the public officer before providing a substantive response to the requester. The public officer shall notify the requester in advance of any likely fees and shall withhold any substantive response until receipt of payment.
(3) The public officer shall acknowledge the request within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(4) The public officer shall notify the requester within 15 business days after acknowledging receipt that the request qualifies as a time-intensive request. At that time, the public officer shall notify the requester of any likely fees and allow the requester to withdraw the time-intensive request and submit a new request that is not a time-intensive request. If the requester elects to proceed with a time-intensive request, the public officer shall provide a substantive response fulfilling or denying the request within 45 business days after the requester elected to proceed with his or her time-intensive request. The public officer may extend this period in 45-business-day increments by notifying the requester in writing.
There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a proper time-intensive request has been denied by the public officer if: (a) A substantive response is not provided within the earlier of 180 business days or 270 calendar days following the requester’s election to proceed with a time-intensive request; or (b) The records are not produced within the earlier of 180 business days or 270 calendar days following the payment of the estimated fees to the public officer.
There shall be no presumption that a proper time-intensive request has been denied if (a) the public officer has responded in part; or (b) the public officer and requester have reached an agreement regarding the time or substance, or both, of the response; or (c) good faith negotiations are ongoing between the public officer and the requester; or (d) the public officer has reasonably communicated the status of the request to the requester.
REASONABLE COSTSThe Network may charge reasonable costs associated with the requests, such as:
- copying fees (.50 cents for the first 100 and .25 cents after 100) and/or
- actual digital storage cost (disc, drive, or other similar item) and/or
- actual mailing costs if not picked up by requestor, and/or
- research fees ($25 per single or individual record request) and/or
- personnel cost (When staff time and other resources would impose an undue burden on the institution’s financial resources or available staff time, additional charges may be assessed when the search for requested documents and/or reproduction consumed more than two hours of employee’s time.)
Any of these fees which are estimated must be paid in advance prior to the production of the records requested.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIf a public officer responds to a request by seeking clarification or additional information to a standard request or time-intensive request, the timelines established in this section shall be tolled and shall restart once the public officer receives the requested clarification or additional information as if the requester had submitted a new request.
A public officer’s decision to seek clarification or additional information with respect to any particular request shall not operate as a waiver of the public officer’s right to seek clarification or additional information in response to other, future requests.
A request made pursuant to the Open Record Act must identify the requested public record with reasonable specificity. A public officer shall not be obligated to respond to a public records request that is vague, ambiguous, overly broad, or unreasonable in scope.
A public officer shall not be required to create a new public record if the requested record does not already exist. An ACCS entity is not required to create documents, compile data, or prepare reports that have not already been created, compiled, or prepared in the normal course of business.
A public officer shall not be required to respond to requests that seek information or other materials that are not public records. No ACCS entity is required to respond to oral or written questions under Alabama’s Open Records laws. No ACCS entity is required to respond to requests for interviews under Alabama’s Open Records laws.
No original records may be removed from the ACCS entity.
An ACCS entity is not required to reproduce information published or otherwise generally available to the public, such as on the institution’s website or other state agency websites.
The public officer, or his/her designee, will make a reasonably diligent search for the records requested.
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ATN History
Alabama Technology Network (ATN) formed in 1987 with the development of five "Centers of Excellence." Its purpose was to address the existing and future workforce in the state to improve economic growth. By 1996, ATN became well established, and additional locations were developed across the state, making ATN's resources easily accessible.
In the same year, ATN was recognized as the Alabama center for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). MEP centers provide manufacturers with access to resources they need to succeed by working with them to develop new products and customers, expand and diversify markets, adopt new technology, and enhance value within supply chains. There is only one MEP center per state, totaling 51 centers nationally, including Puerto Rico. ATN continues to represent Alabama as an official MEP center and continues to be a top-performing center.
In 2004, ATN became an entity of the Alabama Community College System and today is located across the state of Alabama, serving all 67 counties. ATN has kept the primary mission of supporting industry by providing customized workplace training, innovative technical assistance, and engineering services. ATN continually tailors and upgrades material and equipment to provide the best practices for its clients. ATN focuses on working as a network, with our staff organized into specialized subject matter teams to help increase the productivity and profitability for Alabama manufacturers.
ATN received it’s ISO 9001 certification in 2008 and is now certified by the registrar, SRI. ATN applies the ISO 9001 requirements to internal processes in order to maintain and continually improve operations. The ISO 9001 certification drives performance to meet customer and stakeholder expectations. Each year, SRI performs an audit of ATN’s quality management system for continual improvements.
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Amanda Richter Office Manager
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Amanda Richter is an Office Manager located at Auburn University, where she runs the day to day operations of the center.
In the 2 years Amanda has been with ATN – Auburn University, she has increased the efficiency of the office, developed new course content and begun facilitating training, an achievement made possible by her dedication to continuous improvement.
Prior to joining ATN, Amanda spent 5 years as the HR Administrator for Island Hospitality, where she acquired skills in onboarding team members, facilitating training and event planning.
Amanda is certified in the following:
- Six Sigma Green Belt
A graduate from Palm Beach Atlantic University, Amanda holds a degree in Psychology. When not hard at ATN - Auburn University, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her sons, Christian and Noah.
David Hicks Outreach Faculty Member
hicksdp@auburn.edu 256.565.4020Amanda Richter is an Office Manager located at Auburn University, where she runs the day to day operations of the center.
In the 2 years Amanda has been with ATN – Auburn University, she has increased the efficiency of the office, developed new course content and begun facilitating training, an achievement made possible by her dedication to continuous improvement.
Prior to joining ATN, Amanda spent 5 years as the HR Administrator for Island Hospitality, where she acquired skills in onboarding team members, facilitating training and event planning.
Amanda is certified in the following:
- Training Within Industry Instructor
A graduate from Palm Beach Atlantic University, Amanda holds a degree in Psychology. When not hard at ATN - Auburn University, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her sons, Christian and Noah.
Hank Czarnecki Outreach Faculty Member
hicksdp@auburn.edu 256.565.4020Amanda Richter is an Office Manager located at Auburn University, where she runs the day to day operations of the center.
In the 2 years Amanda has been with ATN – Auburn University, she has increased the efficiency of the office, developed new course content and begun facilitating training, an achievement made possible by her dedication to continuous improvement.
Prior to joining ATN, Amanda spent 5 years as the HR Administrator for Island Hospitality, where she acquired skills in onboarding team members, facilitating training and event planning.
Amanda is certified in the following:
- Master Kata Coach
- NIST Qualified Lean Trainer
A graduate from Palm Beach Atlantic University, Amanda holds a degree in Psychology. When not hard at ATN - Auburn University, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her sons, Christian and Noah.
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Alan Hill Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
Jan Ingenrieth Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
Susan Maples Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
Justin Rodgers Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
Tara Johnson Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
Morgan Harrison Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
Ben Baxter Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
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Allison Moore Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
Emily Pate Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
Jeff Thompson Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
JKaren Yarbrough Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
Nicholas Loyd, PhD Executive Director
adr0042@auburn.edu 334.844.4271Alan Hill is the Executive Director of the Alabama Productivity Center (APC), which is an outreach center of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. APC is a University partner of the Alabama Technology Network and serves as the ATN-Tuscaloosa Center.
Before joining The University of Alabama in 2012, Alan served as a Project Engineer and the Center Director for the Alabama Technology Network’s Birmingham Center for 14 years. Prior to that, he worked in the industrial equipment manufacturing and aerospace industries for 11 years. He served in both project leadership and quality assurance roles. He holds certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and AS9100) and Lean Manufacturing. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt.
A graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Engineering Management. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his antique project car and traveling with his family.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on the vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for an open position. Complete application packets must be received through the online application system no later than the application deadline date. To apply for a specific job: click on the employment opportunities button above, and click on which open position you would like to view. After viewing the position information, click the green "Apply" button in the top right corner.
For more information on any of the posted jobs please contact the Human Resources Office at (334) 293-4674.
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Alabama Technology Network is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Technology Network that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
ATN will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of accommodation should contact the business manager prior to the interview.
In accordance with the Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Alabama Technology Network is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Applicants must adhere to ATN’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
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Impacts & Results
With a staff of 60 employees and over 1,000 years of combined manufacturing experience, ATN has the knowledge and capability to provide Alabama companies with services and private resources to enhance growth, improve productivity, reduce costs, and expand capacity.
ATN takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service and serving as a trusted local partner for businesses. We specialize in implementing innovative solutions, developing and training employees, and improving workforce processes to help companies thrive. With a commitment to excellence and reliability, Alabama Technology Network ensures businesses have the resources and support they need to succeed. Scroll down to read some of ATN's success stories.
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- 4,686 New Jobs
- 18,996 Retained Jobs
- $2.9B Increased & Retained Sales
- $636M in New Client Investments
- $929M in Cost Savings & Avoidance
Totals
- 23,682 Jobs
- $4.5B Client Impacts
Stories of Success
Smith & Company, LLC
We were extremely pleased with the ATN support and assistance to implement the ISO9001. We started late January 2022 and received our Certification in July 2022. This certification was critical to us sustaining and growing the business. With the assistance of ATN we accomplished this in an extremely short period of time.
— Dell Smith, Chief Operating Officer
Smith & Company, LLC
We were extremely pleased with the ATN support and assistance to implement the ISO9001. We started late January 2022 and received our Certification in July 2022. This certification was critical to us sustaining and growing the business. With the assistance of ATN we accomplished this in an extremely short period of time.
— Dell Smith, Chief Operating Officer
Smith & Company, LLC
We were extremely pleased with the ATN support and assistance to implement the ISO9001. We started late January 2022 and received our Certification in July 2022. This certification was critical to us sustaining and growing the business. With the assistance of ATN we accomplished this in an extremely short period of time.
— Dell Smith, Chief Operating Officer
Smith & Company, LLC
We were extremely pleased with the ATN support and assistance to implement the ISO9001. We started late January 2022 and received our Certification in July 2022. This certification was critical to us sustaining and growing the business. With the assistance of ATN we accomplished this in an extremely short period of time.
— Dell Smith, Chief Operating Officer
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Existing Industry Training Program
The Existing Industry Training Program is a partnership with the Workforce Development Councils of Alabama designed to provide assistance to Alabama employers for expenses associated with skills upgrade training of their full-time, permanent company employees. There are two methods in which training may be requested, the standard method and the open enrollment scholarship method. All applicants must provide evidence of leveraged funds. Each business location applying must show matching dollar-for-dollar leveraged/contributions for the funds requested. Requirements must be applied.
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Incumbent Worker Training Program
The Incumbent Worker Training Program is designed to grant funding assistance to qualifying Alabama for-profit businesses to provide skills training to full-time, permanent, company employees, who have been employed at the company for a minimum of six months.
The training should provide new or upgraded work skills, supply marketable expertise, and increase the workers’ potential for increased wages. The training must also support job retention and encourage career development to strengthen and grow the economic self-sufficiency of the employed workers, especially those most vulnerable to job losses. Funding may not be used to pay trainees’ wages.
How We Work
We link industries and businesses with resources from our network of universities, colleges, businesses, and government to deliver the training needed to be more efficient, more productive, and more competitive. We partner with the two-year colleges, The University of Alabama, Auburn University, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville to provide services through a variety of training options and methods, and are strategically located throughout the state to provide local points of contact.
Who is a Part of ATN?
ATN, as part of the Alabama Community College System, is comprised of regional centers that link the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville with the following two-year colleges throughout the state:
Bevill State Community College Bishop State Community College Central Alabama Community College Coastal Alabama Community College Enterprise State Community Gadsden State Community College George Corley Wallace Community College (Selma) Jefferson Davis Community College Jefferson State Community College Jefferson State Community College - Clanton Lawson State Community College Northeast Alabama Community College Northwest-Shoals Community College Reid State Community College Southern Union Community College Trenholm State Technical College Wallace Community College (Dothan) Wallace State Community College (Hanceville)Each center tailors its services to meet the local industry and business needs.
The entities listed below partner with and support ATN in our workforce development efforts throughout the state. As each partner has their own mission, leadership representatives from each organization listed, serve as ex officio on the ATN advisory committee. Through these partnerships, ATN is able to provide business and industry with the resources they need to succeed while promoting Alabama manufacturers and high-skilled occupations.
