Son of Dr. John Wiley Alden Jr. and Elizabeth Margaret MacFarland Alden. Born and raised in Wilmington, DE. 1970 Graduate of US Naval Academy followed by a 20-year naval career and 21 years as a defense contractor in San Diego for the Navy. Community leader, philanthropist and volunteer, serving on 7 non-profit boards and supporting approximately 40 organizations, totaling over 7,600 hours' service. 2 sons, Robert Jr. and Michael and 2 grandsons, Matt and Ryan. Resides with current wife, Carol Dentz-Alden in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and San Diego, CA. Member: Sons of the American Revolution, General Society of Mayflower Descendants, Alden Kindred of America, Military Officers Association (lifetime), Mankind Project (lifetime), Naval Air Station Ft. Lauderdale Museum (lifetime), Marines Memorial Club (lifetime), Smithsonian, National Geographic, National Military Intelligence Association and Naval Intelligence Professionals, LEAD San Diego Impact Graduate (2006).

Son of Dr. John Wiley Alden Jr. and Elizabeth Margaret MacFarland Alden. Born and raised in Wilmington, DE. 1970 Graduate of US Naval Academy followed by a 20-year naval career and 21 years as a defense contractor in San Diego for the Navy. Community leader, philanthropist and volunteer, serving on 7 non-profit boards and supporting approximately 40 organizations, totaling over 7,600 hours' service. 2 sons, Robert Jr. and Michael and 2 grandsons, Matt and Ryan. Resides with current wife, Carol Dentz-Alden in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and San Diego, CA. Member: Sons of the American Revolution, General Society of Mayflower Descendants, Alden Kindred of America, Military Officers Association (lifetime), Mankind Project (lifetime), Naval Air Station Ft. Lauderdale Museum (lifetime), Marines Memorial Club (lifetime), Smithsonian, National Geographic, National Military Intelligence Association and Naval Intelligence Professionals, LEAD San Diego Impact Graduate (2006).