NASBA Center For Public Trust 
Alan R. Ziegler is a successful business leader who runs the Futures Funding Corporation in Rochester, New York. Additionally, over the past decade, he has volunteered countless hours to develop and manage the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation (RABEF) an organization which provides an avenue for formally recognizing and encouraging ethical practices in local businesses.
Nominator Robert “Bob” Whipple explains how Mr. Ziegler exudes ethical principles in his career. “As a true champion of ethical business practices, Alan models the concepts in every interaction. He is transparent with information; he is sincere and above board in his dealings with others; he is responsive to requests; he is incredibly generous with his time; he is tight with follow up on promises; and most of all, he continuously displays that he cares about people in every interface.”