Alan James Shotwell

Background

Shotwell, Alan James was born on July 28, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Henry Shotwell and Alice Peyton (Taylor) Schaefer.

Education

Bachelor, University of Virginia, 1970; Bachelor of Science, OD, Pennsylvania College Optometry, 1975; Master of Science, Pacific University, 1984.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1964; advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, United States Navy military practice of optometry, United States Navy, 1975-1991; retired, United States Navy, 1991; private practice, Orange and Stafford, Virginia, 1991-1993; private practice, Culpepper, Spotsylvania, Virginia, 1993-1995. Adjunct Professor optometry U. Houston Optometric Preceptorship Program, 1989-1991.

Achievements

• Alan James Shotwell has been listed as a noteworthy Optometrist by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • The history of Rapidan Station

Membership

EMT captain Rapidan Volunteer Fire Department, heavy vehicle extrication. Fellow American Academy of Optometry. Member American Optometric Association, Virginia Optometric Association, Culpeper Mid Day Lions Club.

Interests

• Avocations: civil war renactments.

Connections

Married Adele Virginia Goss, July 25, 1970. Children: Franklin Minor, Lee Stephen, Suzanne Elizabeth, Sara Kristin.

Father:

James Henry Shotwell Schaefer

Mother:

Alice Peyton (Taylor) Schaefer

Spouse:

Adele Virginia Goss

child:

Sara Kristin Shotwell

child:

Lee Stephen Shotwell

child:

Suzanne Elizabeth Shotwell

child:

Franklin Minor Shotwell