Background
Allen, Herbert was born on May 2, 1907 in Ratcliff, Texas, United States. Son of Jasper and Leona (Matthews) Allen.
Allen, Herbert was born on May 2, 1907 in Ratcliff, Texas, United States. Son of Jasper and Leona (Matthews) Allen.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, 1929.
Engaged in research, 1929-1931;
with, Cameron Iron Works, Inc. (and predecessor), Houston, from 1931;
vice president engineering and manufacturing, Cameron Iron Works, Inc. (and predecessor), 1942-1950;
vice president, general manager, Cameron Iron Works, Inc.
(and predecessor), 1950-1966;
president, Cameron Iron Works, Inc. (and predecessor), 1966-1973;
Chairman of the Board, Cameron Iron Works, Inc. (and predecessor), 1973-1977.
Board governors Rice University, Houston, 1949-1964, trustee, 1964-1976, chairman, 1972-1976. Honorary member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Petroleum Division award 1977). Member National Academy Engineering, American Institute Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, American Petroleum Institute, Texas Society Professional Engineers (named Engineer of Year 1961), Houston Chamber of Commerce Chamber (board directors 1952-1954, vice president 1954-1955, director-at-large 1962), Houston Engineering and Science Society, Tau Beta Pi.
Clubs: River Oaks Country, Petroleum, Ramada, Houston, Bayou (Houston). Metropolitan (New York City).
Married Helen Daniels, August 28, 1937. Children: David Daniels (deceased), Anne (Mistress Jonathan Taft Symonds), Michael Herbert.