Background
Allen, Charles Keller was born on December 15, 1942 in Independence, Virginia, United States. Son of Lavada Charles and Gladys Kyle (Poole) Allen.
association executive cattleman
Allen, Charles Keller was born on December 15, 1942 in Independence, Virginia, United States. Son of Lavada Charles and Gladys Kyle (Poole) Allen.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1968. Master of Science, Michigan State University. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1972.
Manager Beef Cattle Research Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1970-1972. Director education and research American Polled Hereford Association, Kansas City, Missouri, 1972-1978. Chief administrative officer American Angus Association and subsidiary Angus Productions, Inc., St. Joseph, 1978-1981.
President Professional Cattle Advisory Service, Savannah, since 1981. Owner Woodland Farms, since 1970. Chairman department agriculture Northwest Missouri State University, since 1984.
Governor Agriculture Hall Fame, 1981. Board governors, board directors American Royal, 1979-1980. Official American Royal Inter-Collegiate Judging Contest, 1975-1977.
Served with United States Air Force, 1962-1965. Member National Cattleman's Association (research committee 1975-1976), Beef Improvement Federation (director 1975-1977), United States Beef Breeds Council (secretary, vice president 1978-1981), World Angus Forum (secretary 1979-1981), National Society Livestock Record Association (director 1979-1980), American Society Animal Science (program committee 1979-1981, chairman 1981), American Society Association Executives, American Angus Association, American Polled Hereford Association, American Simmental Association, Missouri Cattleman's Association, St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce (livestock and economic development committees 1979-1980), Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (livestock committee 1974-1976).
Married Berna Jo Menge, April 29, 1976 (divorced). Children– Rachael Suzanne, Kristin Kellie, Clint Keller.