
Alan Gilchrist, Class of ’97
By Lizzy G. Alan is a Federal Hocking graduate. After graduating, Alan attended Hocking College and received his Associate's Degree in Business Management. When Alan was 8 he started helping out at his family business. After 35 years Alan still works with his father at Gilchrist convenience and specialty store. At the store Alan takes care of all aspects of the business including, taxes, payroll and mail, as well as purchasing, displaying, and selling merchandise. Alan works with family or people that are so close to him he considers them family. Alan states, “Because of the freedom and fun I have…