Ward 1 Councilmember 
Dr. Alan B. Coleman

Dr. Coleman established his general dentistry practice in his hometown, Beaumont, Texas, in 1983. His practice provides preventative, restorative, cosmetic and implant services.

Dr. Coleman has been married to Julie DuBois Coleman for 27 years. They have three sons: Steven, Chris and John. Steven and Chris are employed locally . John attends Texas A&M. The family enjoys soccer, water sports, snow skiing, hunting and fishing.

Dr. Coleman and his wife are members of Wesley United Methodist Church. They have both attended Golden Triangle Emmaus Walks.  In November, 2008, Dr. Coleman traveled to Cote D'Ivoire, Africa on a United Methodist Church mission trip to distribute malaria nets and provide life-saving vaccinations.

Dr. Coleman and his wife are dedicated to the Young Life Christian ministry. They serve on the area committee, have hosted club at their home and love bringing the Word to our youth. Dr. Coleman currently serves as Committee Chairman for Young Life of Southeast Texas.

Dr. Coleman is the founder of Southeast Texas Hands For God Ministry, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. This ministry brings dental care to impoverished children of Central and South America.

For 11 years, Dr. Coleman coached 19 soccer teams and 11 baseball teams with his sons.  He has impacted the lives of over 400 soccer and baseball players. In 2006, Dr. Coleman’s soccer team finished second in the state.

Degrees and Honors

Bachelor of Science-Biology (Highest Honors) - Lamar University: 1980
Doctor of Dental Surgery - University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston: 1983
Fellow - Academy of General Dentistry: 1994 (only 7% of U. S. dentists)
Paul Harris Fellow - Rotary International: 1994
Small Business Man of the Year - Beaumont Chamber of Commerce: 2000
Jefferson Award - American Institute for Public Service: 2004
Order of the Good Fellow - Texas Dental Association: 2007
Marathon Finisher: Austin-2009, Houston-2010
Peaked a "14'er" - Handies Peak, Colorado (elev. 14,028 ft.): 2009

Past/Current Board of Directors

United Way (Past President)
Metro YMCA (Past President)
Rotary Club of Beaumont
Lamar University Alumni Association
Tyrrell Historical Library Association
Trinity United Methodist Church
Young Life of Southeast Texas
Beaumont Crimestoppers
Southeast Texas Hands For God Ministry