ALAN COX, a project director with TIP, brings extensive experience in economic research and analysis with particular strengths in industry cluster analysis, target industry identification, demographic research, and real estate and retail needs analysis. Prior to joining TIP Strategies, Mr. Cox was a partner with Civic Economics, an economic analysis and strategic planning firm. In addition, Mr. Cox previously served as Director of Research for AngelouEconomics where he coordinated research in support of economic development and real estate analysis activities.                    

Mr. Cox has developed economic impact and forecasting models for a diverse clientele.  Studies conducted by Mr. Cox include assessing the economic impact of major corporations, plant expansions, tourism-related events, and pending legislation. In addition, Mr. Cox has created models accurately forecasting employment and demographic trends for local communities, multi-county regions, and states. 

Mr. Cox also formerly served as a Labor Market Analyst for the Texas Workforce Commission, where he produced state and local employment estimates in addition to monitoring the potential impacts of on-going economic events. While earning his graduate degree, Mr. Cox was a research associate at Diana McIver & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in the development of affordable housing.

Mr. Cox received an M.S. in Community and Regional Planning form the University of Texas at Austin.  His graduate curriculum emphasized economic development and physical planning.  His final report offered a comprehensive downtown revitalization program that studied its potential impact on the economic development efforts of the community.  Mr. Cox graduated Magna cum Laude from Texas Tech University with a B.A. in French and minors in German and International Studies.