Alden, a native of Ozark, Missouri, earned his Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2017. Following graduation, he spent two and a half years teaching English in Seoul, South Korea, before returning to pursue a law degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Alden graduated from Mizzou Law in 2024, earning an Honors Tax Law Certificate. During law school, he served as a Note and Comment Editor for the Business, Entrepreneurship, and Tax Law Review. Alden enjoys running, reading, spending time with his friends and family, and cheering for the Blues, Cardinals, and Chiefs. He is thrilled to be back in the Ozarks serving his community and contributing to its growth.