Background
Allen, Glen Gene was born on December 6, 1924 in Topeka. Son of Glen and Velma Louise (Fischer) Allen.
Allen, Glen Gene was born on December 6, 1924 in Topeka. Son of Glen and Velma Louise (Fischer) Allen.
Student, University Kansas, 1943. Student, University Notre Dame, 1944. Student, University North Carolina, 1945.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, Kansas State University, 1948. Master of Science, Kansas State University, 1949.
Economist Armour & Company, Chicago, 1949-1955. Regional sales manager Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1955-1961. Secretary, treasurer Agricultural Research, Inc., Manhattan, Kansas, 1961-1965.
Executive director Theracon, Inc., Topeka, 1965-1972. President Allen Enterprises, since 1972. Chairman board Pacam Corporation, Topeka, 1975-1986.
Chairman board United States Livestock Merchandising Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, 1980-1983. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945. Member International Meat Association (treasurer Brussels, Belgium 1981-1986), Cattle Marketing Foundation (board directors since 1985), International Agricultural Economics Association Lodges: Rotary.
Married Phyllis J. Scott, August 4, 1946. Children: Scott F., Peggy, Patti.