Background
Allen, Gordon Erwin was born on February 4, 1926 in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George R. and Margaret (Gibson) Allen.
Allen, Gordon Erwin was born on February 4, 1926 in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George R. and Margaret (Gibson) Allen.
Bachelor, Brown University, 1950.
Various postitions in sales and merchandising, Arrow Company, 1950-1968; vice president marketing, Alatex, Inc., 1969-1970; president, Alatex, Inc., 1971-1975; executive vice president, Cluett, Peabody & Company, Inc., New York City, 1975-1978; president, Cluett, Peabody & Company, Inc., New York City, since 1979. Director City Federal Savings & Loan Association. Member of advisory board Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 19744-46. Member American Apparel Manufacturers Association (chairman).
Married Sally Sprague, September 15, 1951. Children: Janet, Judith, Betsy.