Alan Mackey
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Alan Mackey | |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles | |
| In office 1983–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Richard E. McLaughlin |
| Succeeded by | Robert M. Hutchinson Jr. |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Robert A. Panora |
| Succeeded by | Richard E. McLaughlin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 4, 1924 |
| Died | February 5, 2001 (aged 76) |
| Alma mater | Northeastern University Harvard University |
Alan A. Mackey (December 4, 1924 – February 5, 2001) was an American academic and political figure who served as Massachusetts registrar of motor vehicles from 1977 to 1979 and from 1983 to 1987.
Mackey was born in Somerville, Massachusetts. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University and a master's degree in mathematics at Harvard University. During World War II, he served in the United States Army.[1]
Northeastern University
In 1952, Mackey was hired as a mathematics professor at Northeastern.[2] He later served as administrative assistant in the office of president Asa S. Knowles. In 1964 he was appointed assistant to the dean of administration.[3] In 1976 he was named dean of administrative services. After his appointment as registrar, Mackey took a leave of absence from his position, but continued to teach a night course and consult for the university.[2]