In addition to his role at the park district, Alex works at the State Library. He loves reading, writing about California history, and spending time with his family. In addition to holding a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Southern California, he has nearly two decades of experience in state and local government. Alex has been a resident of the district for more than a decade and has served on the Board since 2016.

From March to August 2021, Alex served as the district's Interim General Manager.