In order to lead the church well, Allan has also been motivated to stay current on what is happening in the community, including being in touch with local businesses, service agencies, and non-profits. He is past President of Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity. He has had various roles on community coalitions to address addiction, strengthen marriages, address crime issues in Baltimore, and regional community service needs. He served on Governor Bob Erhlich's Faith-based Community Capacity Building Initiative, leading seminars and opening Md State Senate sessions in prayer. He has served as a consultant with the Department of Social Services facilitating the development of their five year strategic plan. He has been the Chief Creative Officer of the PEP Group, a consulting firm for business, government and non-profits to help design purpose, develop excellence and discover passion. He has been a keynote and conference speaker for business and government groups, and has developed and led seminars entitled, “How to Have a G.R.E.A.T. Place to Work.” "Excellent Customer C.A.R.E.", and the Skybox Leadership Seminar at Camden Yards in Baltimore for a Fortune 1000 company.

In his spare time, Allan loves to spend time with Peggy, particularly somewhere close to the water. He likes to ride his Harley, go to Orioles games, and watch movies that have a “based on a true story” background. He enjoys singing and playing percussion, longtime friends, meeting new people, time with his children and grandchildren (baseball in the backyard at the Gormans), and scuba diving in warm waters. He and Peggy live in Forest Hill in the home they constructed in 1986.