Alan Chambers has served as the Vice President of Operations for the John Craig Clothier family of stores (8 stores including: John Craig, Current, Carter and Finley) since 2016. He is Chairman of the Restaurant and Retail Affinity Group for the Winter Park Chamber, a past member of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, a founding board member of the Park Avenue District and 2024 President.
In a past life, Alan worked alongside the George W. Bush Whitehouse as president of a United Nations NGO. An accomplished speaker, media personality, and writer, he has been interviewed by nearly every major media outlet in the world and written for The Washington Post, USA Today, CNN BeliefNet, Fox News Online, and the Huffington Post. Alan has written 3 award-winning books, his latest with an imprint of Harper Collins was ranked #1 Inspirational book by Amazon in 2015.
Alan is a native of Winter Park, was named 2023 Chairman of the Year by the Winter Park Chamber, one of 2023’s Most Influential in Winter Park by Winter Park Magazine, and secretly aspires to be a future Mayor of Winter Park—don’t tell anyone. He has been happily married to Leslie since 1998. The Chambers have two young adult children, Isaac and Molly.
WE ARE PARK AVENUE DISTRICT.
Imagine a downtown where history, art, and nature blend seamlessly, creating a vibrant and welcoming community. Here, the past meets the present in every shop, event, and stroll down the Avenue. Residents feel a deep sense of pride and belonging, while visitors are drawn to the charm and warmth that define our town.
We are committed to preserving and enhancing this unique place by supporting our small local businesses, celebrating our rich culture, hosting community events and embracing the natural beauty around us. Our vision is a downtown that reflects the spirit of our community—a place where everyone feels at home, whether they’re here for a lifetime or just a moment.
Our goal as a 501c3 nonprofit organization is to encourage economic vitality through design and promotion within the context of historic preservation in the confines of the Park Avenue District.