Charkey, Alan J.

After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree at Ball State in 1984, Paul studied law at the Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis, where he received his JD degree in 1987. Paul has been a practicing attorney since 1987. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. and maintains membership in the Elkhart City Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

Paul is also an active volunteer in the Elkhart community, having provided pro-bono efforts toward placing Ten Commandments monuments at Elkhart City Hall and in schools. He spends time as a volunteer in the Big Brother program of Elkhart County and is a member of the Noon Optimists Club in Elkhart.

Paul has resided in Elkhart since 1990 with Gayle, his wife, and their young son, David. The Eash family attends Grace Bible Church in Elkhart.