I wrote a letter to the staff at SEEC thanking them for all they do each day as it had a direct impact on my life and my recent job promotion. I still have the gracious and graceful reply Alan took the time to send me. And thus began a 10 year plus friendship. One of the most nerve wracking but appreciated moments I have had is speaking before and introducing Alan at a couple of Alumni Breakfast events. No pressure there! Mr. Middleton I will miss you greatly and count it a real privilege and honor to get to know you. SEEC has been a wonderful learning journey for me and you certainly have had a profound impact on that.