Alford Kindred has been with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office since 1997. During his tenure he has served in various capacities. Such Supervisory Patent Examiner, Primary Patent Examiner, Acting Director of the Office of Information Management Services, Regional Manager of the Midwest Regional Office, and the Outreach Regional Assistant Director for the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional USPTO located in Detroit, Michigan. He is currently the president of the USPTO Military Association.

Mr. Kindred earned his Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering at Norfolk State University, and then a Master’s degree in Computer Resources and Information Systems at Webster University, Saint
Louis, MO. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Kindred also founded mentoring groups for kids. He helps them learn about STEAM and intellectual property through active participation.

Alford is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for innovation, photography and helping underserved communities. Although he has additional numerous skill sets, He enjoys providing experiences with family and friends that will create memories lasting for a lifetime.