Alan Cornett

Alan Cornett is the Co-Founder of Cultural Debris Excursions, a company that organizes micro-group curated trips to Europe and beyond.1 His business philosophy is encapsulated in the motto "Be a visitor, not a tourist."

Professional Background

Alan Cornett has a diverse professional background spanning several fields:

Travel and Culture::

• Co-Founder of Cultural Debris Excursions (January 2022 - Present)
• Founder of the Cultural Debris Podcast (October 2020 - Present)

Food and Hospitality::

• Owner and Podcaster at Eat Kentucky (September 2014 - Present)

Real Estate and Historic Preservation::

• Realtor at Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty (January 2016 - December 2023)
• Member of the Historic Preservation Commission for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (September 2019 - Present)

Non-Profit Sector::

• Board Member of the Christian Appalachian Project (October 2018 - Present)

Religious Leadership::

• Evangelist for churches in Lexington, Birmingham, Kansas City, and Huntsville metros (September 1997 - December 2013)

Education::

• Adjunct History Instructor at Central Alabama Community College and Lexington Community College
• History Teaching Assistant at the University of South Carolina

Other Experiences

Cornett's earlier career experiences include roles as a Wilbur Fellow at The Russell Kirk Center and Editorial Page Editor at the Kentucky Kernel.1

Alan Cornett's diverse background in travel, culture, real estate, and education has likely contributed to his current role in curating unique travel experiences through Cultural Debris Excursions.