Alan Bowlby Mollohan is an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 1st congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, he held the seat for 14 consecutive terms from 1983 until 2011. During his long tenure, he became a senior member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, directing significant federal funding to his state. His career focused heavily on economic development for West Virginia, including securing funds for technology, infrastructure, and federal projects.