Alan Zerkel is retired from the North Putnam Community School Corporation after serving as principal of North Putnam High School from 1993 to 2014. Alan worked in education for 41 years as a teacher and an administrator. After retiring from North Putnam, he has helped Old National Trail and Area 30 Career Center on a part time basis.
He earned degrees from Manchester College, Purdue, and IU. He is an active member of Roachdale Christian Church, North Putnam Dollars for Scholars, Heritage Lake Government Committee, Putnam County Library Board, and the Beyond Homeless Board. He currently serves as Secretary for the the Putnam County Community Foundation and also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Scholarship and Educational Advancement Committee.
Alan and his wife Mary have lived in Putnam County since 1993. They have two daughters Abby and Amanda. They enjoy reading, traveling, and most of all, spending time with their grandchildren.