Former Occupations or Positions
of Leadership Contributing to
Nominee's qualifications:
Mr. Cochran has played an integral role in Swain County 4-H
as a volunteer over the years. He also has experience
coaching youth sports, like softball
Other pertinent information: Mr. Cochran has a small agricultural operation to support his
kids 4-H livestock projects.

(PDF) Recommendations for Supervisor Appointment — Soil and Water Conservation Commission (Swain and others)

Board Members:

Alan Cochran, Member
565 Wildcat Branch
Bryson City, NC 28713

Soil and Water Division & Services- Swain County NC

Alan C. Cochran volunteers with Swain County 4-H and has coached youth softball. He is listed at an address in Bryson City, North Carolina.

ATTACHMENT 6A2
Occupation: NC Department of Transportation - Bridge Supervisor
Education: High School
Positions of leadership NOW
held by nominee:

Positions of leadership NOW
held by nominee:
Mr. Cochran is in a leadership role at the NCDOT Whittier
office as the Bridge Maintenance Supervisor. He covers
Jackson and Swain counties.
Former Occupations or Positions

Alan C. Cochran currently works as a bridge maintenance supervisor at the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Whittier office.

Alan currently works as a bridge maintenance supervisor at the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Whittier office.

The Swain Soil and Water Conservation District are governed by a five-member board of supervisors.

Board Members:

Alan Cochran, Member

A. Supervisor Appointments:
• Travis Potter, Brunswick SWCD, district requested Anthony W. Street’s resignation,
filling elected term 2024 - 2028.
• Jeffrey Autry, Harnett SWCD, filling the unexpired appointed term of Gerald Temple for
2024-2028
• Gary East, Stokes SWCD, filling the unexpired appointed term of Marvin Cavanaugh for
2022-2026
• Alan Cochran, Swain SWCD, filling the unexpired elected term of Patrick Breedlove for
2022-2026
B. Supervisor Contracts:

NC Soil & Water Conservation Commission Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes, July 23, 2025 (Attachment 2B)

Alan serves as a member of the Swain Soil and Water Conservation District's board of supervisors. He was appointed to fill the unexpired term to which Patrick Breedlove was elected, which is listed as 2022-2026.

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, Alan C. Cochran did not have a website or any information online.

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- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 