Background
Allen, James Richard was born on November 10, 1956 in Columbus, Texas, United States. Son of Jack Kenneth and Genola Marie Allen.
Allen, James Richard was born on November 10, 1956 in Columbus, Texas, United States. Son of Jack Kenneth and Genola Marie Allen.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1979. Postgraduate, North Texas State University, 1982.
Tax manager Price Waterhouse, Fort Worth, 1979-1984. Tax partner Stiefel Lyles & Allen, Professional Corporation, Tyler, since 1984, also board directors.
Member committee Estate Planning Council, since 1985. Board directors Tyler Crime Stoppers, 1987-1994. Deacon, treasurer Green Acres Baptist Church, chairman, 2004-2005.
President board directors Discovery Place Children's Museum, 1998-1999, since 2001. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (federal tax committee, treasurer East Texas chapter, chairman taxation East Texas chapter), Tyler Junior Chamber of Commerce (board directors, director of quarter 1986, Key Man award 1986).
Married Melinda Lee Strong, February 25, 1956. Children: Benjamin, Ashley.