Born in Peoria IL and relocated to Cedar Rapids in 97’ with my wife Myrna, we started our family. Jasmine is now 24 and Jacob is 16 so you can imagine never a dull moment at our house. For pets, I have 2 aquatic turtles that beg for food whenever I am near the 55 gal tank that is stocked with several oversized Goldfish that now resemble Koi. My other pastime pleasure is cooking and thanks to my very thoughtful wife Myrna who bought me a smoker, I have acquired a love for smoked meats adding a layer to my waist line if you know what I mean. I have always been focused on taking care of customers and the last 19+ years I have spent in the car industry working on this 1 customer at a time. I take pride in having the privilege of running our internet team and being able to change the perception of how easy and hassle free a car buying experience can really be. A big THANK YOU to all my past customers and look forward to assisting all the future ones.
Read moreDealership Experience
17 yrs, 11 mos
Industry Experience
20 yrs, 5 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Leasing Consultant
Toyota Certified
BDC Work shop
College Grad and Active Military info
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November 19, 2022
Happy with the long relationship we’ve had with Cedar Rapids Toyota, particularly Alan and also Wendy. Only wish it hadn’t taken so long to get my car but that was not the fault of the local dealership Rapids Toyota, particularly Alan and also Wendy. Only wish it hadn’t taken so long to get my car but that was not the fault of the local dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
November 17, 2022
Went in to drive a specific 4Runner, Alan was very helpful and accommodating. Ended up getting the 4Runner, and Alan and the rest of the team were quick, friendly and professional. helpful and accommodating. Ended up getting the 4Runner, and Alan and the rest of the team were quick, friendly and professional. More
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck
November 12, 2022
Alan is a man of his word, he communicated every step of the way when we ordered a Sienna. I appreciate his professionalism and down to earth personality! the way when we ordered a Sienna. I appreciate his professionalism and down to earth personality! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck
November 07, 2022
Alan was great and kept us informed through the whole ordering process. Made car buying very simple! ordering process. Made car buying very simple! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
November 06, 2022
We love the Toyota lease option! We are on our 3rd lease. The staff is amazing! We worked with Allen M. For all of our leases. He is so helpful! He always helps us learn everything a We are on our 3rd lease. The staff is amazing! We worked with Allen M. For all of our leases. He is so helpful! He always helps us learn everything about the car before leaving and even checks in later, continuing to help with anything we need. More
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck
November 06, 2022
The process in which it took for me to finalize this purchase was immensely stressful and seemingly hazy + unfair. However, I thought that the price was assigned appropriately and in the end, I was able purchase was immensely stressful and seemingly hazy + unfair. However, I thought that the price was assigned appropriately and in the end, I was able to purchase the vehicle. I had communicated a clear intention to purchase that vehicle the day of, at the time of walk-in, and was told I had to wait to purchase the vehicle until the following morning in order for the financing department to get approval (this was 30 mins to their closing). When I contacted the salesperson the following morning to see what time I were to come and complete the title process, I was surprised to be told that he was with my car and currently test driving it with another potential buyer and my ability to purchase now relied on the individual "with the keys in their hands". Especially since I was told the evening before that I would have to wait and finalize the next day; it was incredibly unfair for there to be another individual test driving when I was told all we needed was the financing to be complete that morning. At the time of signing, there was confusion from the financial department as they had submitted an application for the vehicle under a different individual with a similar name, causing all of the financial portion of the application to have to be retracted and repeated with my information. However, whenever face to face interactions occurred, they were always considerate and accommodating. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
November 01, 2022
Knowledgeable, super friendly, expedited purchasing process, fantastic ability to service my needs in a difficult economy with limited inventory. I am SO happy with my experience here! process, fantastic ability to service my needs in a difficult economy with limited inventory. I am SO happy with my experience here! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson , Marissa
October 29, 2022
Outstanding sales professional. What he didn't do is as important as what he did do. There was no attempt to upsell us into unwanted options; he listened closely to what we wanted What he didn't do is as important as what he did do. There was no attempt to upsell us into unwanted options; he listened closely to what we wanted and aligned his efforts to present us with an appropriate choice, skillfully navigating 2022's challenging sales environment. No selling tricks, no overcharges. My wife was treated with respect and is happy with her new car. For this former purchasing manager, Alan is an absolute dream to work with. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
October 18, 2022
Awesome place to work with. Got me exactly what I wanted. Couldn't be happier, and alan was great to work with! Got me exactly what I wanted. Couldn't be happier, and alan was great to work with! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck
October 15, 2022
Alan is your man if you're in need of a Toyota in Eastern Iowa. This was my first new vehicle purchase and he made the entire process seamless. Reached out to him to put down a deposit for a Tundra allocatio Iowa. This was my first new vehicle purchase and he made the entire process seamless. Reached out to him to put down a deposit for a Tundra allocation and he was with me every step of the way. He maintained open lines of communication through the entire build process including when they put it on a QC hold for a month. Thanks for making my first and only interaction with a car salesman a positive one, Alan! You've got a repeat customer in me and I will surely be spreading the word about you to my family and friends. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jon Fridinger, Tiffany Houck