In January 2018, Al Eskanazy founded the Community-Police Relations Foundation (CPR Foundation), a 501(c)(3) organization born out of the urgent need to improve relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Under Al’s leadership, the CPR Foundation works to bridge the gap between both sides through meaningful initiatives that promote positive interactions - fostering trust, understanding, and mutual respect.
The CPR Foundation’s impact has been formally recognized, including its receipt of an official Proclamation from the City of Miami honoring its contributions to community unity and safety through law-enforcement led activities such as providing food in underserved neighborhoods, youth mentorship and athletics, mental health support for law enforcement, and raising awareness in the fight against human trafficking.
Al’s commitment to service extends beyond the CPR Foundation. Since 1998, he has served as Founding President and Chair of Ascent, a school for individuals with autism that has been recognized as a “model program for the education of children diagnosed with autism.” His longstanding dedication to service has led to leadership roles on numerous boards, advisory groups, and committees focused on community well-being, public safety, and education, including his recent appointment as a member of the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and Multi-Agency Peer Support Team Board.
Throughout his philanthropic journey, Al has received widespread recognition from law enforcement, civic, and community organizations for his selfless contributions. These honors include induction into the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame; being named Man of the Year by both the Nassau County Police Department Explorers Program and the International Council of Women in Law Enforcement; Citizen of the Year by the South Florida Police Benevolent Association; Law Enforcement Guardian Philanthropist by the National Latino Police Officers Association; and the Citizens Involvement of the Year Award from Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County.
More recently, Al’s work has continued to earn distinction. In 2024, he was awarded a Doctorate of Humanities by the God Ministries Alliance and Seminary. In 2025, he received the Healthcare Champion Behavioral Award from the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for his leadership and advocacy in supporting law enforcement mental health.
Prior to his philanthropic and public service work, Al led an illustrious career in the insurance industry spanning four decades. As Principal and Co-CEO of The Morstan General Agency, Inc., a national insurance intermediary based in Manhasset, Long Island, he grew the company into one of the largest privately held employers on Long Island, with annual sales exceeding $400 million. Recognizing the need for innovation within the industry, he founded Single Entry Systems, a technology firm with patented solutions designed to streamline insurance workflows. Al retired in 2016 following the successful sale of Morstan to Brown & Brown (Hull & Company), a publicly traded New York Stock Exchange company.
Following his retirement, Al fully immersed himself in public service. He became a Certified Peace Officer through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and currently serves as a Detective in the Nassau County SPCA Criminal Abuse Section. His service also includes time in the U.S. Army Reserves, from which he retired as a Sergeant E-5 in 1974.
Al’s entrepreneurial success, public service, and philanthropic leadership reflect a life defined by compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to strengthening communities and improving lives.
Al and his wife, Elaine Del Valle, reside in Miami Beach, Florida. They are proud parents of three children and grandparents to six.