Background
West, Allen Bernard was born on February 7, 1961 in Atlanta.
military officer representative
West, Allen Bernard was born on February 7, 1961 in Atlanta.
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, University Tennessee, Knoxville, 1983. Master of Science in Political Science, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1996. Master of Science in Political Theory/ Military History and Operations, United States Command & General Staff Officer College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 1997.
Served in United States Army, 1982—2004, retired as lieutenant colonel, 2004. Teacher, track coach Deerfield Beach High School, Florida, 2004—2005. Senior support advisory United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), 2005—2007.
Senior analyst, chief operations planner United States Army Installation Management Command, 2007—2009. Member United States Congress from 22nd Florida District, Washington, since 2011, United States House Armed Services Committee, Washington, since 2011, United States House Small Business Committee, Washington, since 2011.
Married Angela West; children: Aubrey, Austen.