The Inner Circle acknowledges Alan R. Mann as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Alan R. Mann is recognized as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for his contributions to Data Analytics and Decision Support.

Alan R. Mann has built a distinguished career in data analytics defined by precision, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to data integrity. With 37 years of experience spanning government, private sector, and health care environments, he is widely respected for transforming complex data into actionable insight that supports informed decision making and improved outcomes.

Since 2023, Mr. Mann has served as a Senior Decision Support Analyst at Highmark Health, where he manages reporting package responsibilities for the Encompass team. In this role, he develops advanced programming that enables sales teams to deliver data driven client presentations, compare client profiles across multiple health care benefit metrics, and measure outcomes for up to nine chronic conditions.

Mr. Mann's responsibilities also include evaluating additional coverage measurements and product performance metrics, conducting data discovery to integrate internal database sources, and reducing manual transcription through streamlined data workflows. He finalizes data integration efforts that improve reporting efficiency and supports enhancements to pharmacy focused reporting products, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.

A critical component of his work involves designing comprehensive test plans to validate the accuracy and reliability of program outputs. When discrepancies or uncertainties arise, Mr. Mann rigorously retests and validates results, reinforcing his commitment to quality, precision, and trustworthy analytics. His expertise across government, health care, data science, and business analytics continues to add measurable value to the organizations he supports.

Mr. Mann earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science degree from Capella University. He has continued expanding his expertise through advanced studies at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, completing Data Science and Business Analytics in January 2021, Decision Science and Artificial Intelligence in August 2023, Microsoft and Generative AI for Business in January 2025, and Agentic AI in August 2026. He also earned certification in Data Science and Business Analytics from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business in 2021. These studies reflect his continued commitment to remaining at the forefront of evolving technologies in data science, artificial intelligence, and business analytics.

His professional and community affiliations include SESUG, Scouting America, and AE Pi (AE π), reflecting his ongoing involvement in both technical and community based organizations.

Outside of his professional work, Mr. Mann enjoys traveling, collecting model and toy trains, and playing guitar. He credits much of his success to the guidance of his mentor, Barry Morstain, and expresses deep gratitude to his wife, Louis, and his parents, Gilbert and Muriel, for their continued love and support.

Looking ahead, Mr. Mann plans to continue contributing to his organization while gradually preparing for the next phase of his professional journey. With nearly four decades of experience and an ongoing commitment to emerging technologies, he remains focused on applying data analytics, decision science, and artificial intelligence to support accurate insights, informed decisions, and meaningful organizational outcomes.

Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, [email protected]

SOURCE The Inner Circle