American University

Alan Meltzer began his lifelong commitment to American University as a scholarship wrestler from 1969 to 1972 and has remained one of AU Athletics’ most committed champions ever since. His decades of support for the department have included transformational philanthropic investments in AU’s facilities and student-athlete experience, including the naming of the Alan and Amy Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance, where we are gathered tonight. The Meltzer family’s naming gift ranks among the largest capital gifts in AU’s history.

Alan was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2007 and has long been recognized for his deep commitment to service, leadership, and philanthropy at American. He received the university’s Cyrus Ansary Medal in 2006 and, that same year, was honored with the Meritorious Service Award by the National Wrestling Coaches Association. In 1998, he named AU’s wrestling room in honor of his mother, Marilyn Meltzer—a tribute to both his family legacy and his personal connection to the sport.

A proud example of lifelong learning, Alan completed the final requirements for his bachelor’s degree from the College of Arts and Sciences in 2021, shortly before his 70th birthday. He is the founder of The Meltzer Group, established in 1982, which has grown into a leading provider of life insurance, employee benefits, financial management, and estate planning services for clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies.

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