Background
Tracy, Alan Thomas was born on May 3, 1947 in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Robert Elmer and Frances Dina (Daane) Tracy.
Tracy, Alan Thomas was born on May 3, 1947 in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Robert Elmer and Frances Dina (Daane) Tracy.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Cornell Univercity, Ithaca, New York, 1969; Master of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin, 1970.
With, Tracy & Son Farms, Inc., Janesville, Wisconsin, 1970-1981;
vice president, Tracy & Son Farms, Inc., Janesville, Wisconsin, 1973-1976;
president, Tracy & Son Farms, Inc., Janesville, Wisconsin, 1976-1981;
general sales manager, associate administrator, Department Agriculture, Washington, 1981-1982;
deputy undersecretary for international affairs and commodity programs, Department Agriculture, Washington, 1982-1985;
deputy assistant secretary dor marketing and inspection services, Department Agriculture, Washington, 1985-1986;
special assistant to president for agricultural trade and food assistance, The White House, 1986-1989;
secretary, Wisconsin Department Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Madison, 1990-1997;
president, United States Wheat Associations, Washington, since 1997. Director Heritage Bank, Beloit, Janesville, 1978-1981. President Middle American Intrnat.
Agricultural Trading Council, 1994, National Association State Depts. Agriculture, 1995-1996.
Trustee Beloit College, Wisconsin, 1980-1983. Chairman Republican party Rock County, 1972-1974. Member Janesville Chamber of Commerce (chairman agribusiness committee 1978-1979) Lodges: Rotary-Janesville (director 1980-1981).
Married Kris Cunningham. Children: Chad, Paul, Sarah.