Background
Allen, Michael Robert was born on July 21, 1945 in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Son of Robert Finch and Ellen Henrietta Allen.
Allen, Michael Robert was born on July 21, 1945 in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Son of Robert Finch and Ellen Henrietta Allen.
Student, NCMC Junior College, Petoskey, Michigan, 1968-1969; student, Western Michigan U., 1970-1971; student, University California, Chico, 1980-1983.
Chef, kitchen manager Alex's Hole in the Wall Italian Restaurant, Lahaina, Hawaii, 1983-1986. Assistant club manager, food and beverage manager Ojai (California) Valley Raquet Club, 1986-1988. Food and beverage manager Rippling River Resort, Welches, Oregon, 1988-1990.
General manager Breakwater Inn, Inc., Juneau, Alaska, 1990-1993. Assistant general manager, food and beverage director Westmark Juneau Hotel, from 1993, general manager, 1993. Instructor Southeast visitor industry program University Alaska, 1993, 94, Southeast Very Important Person advisory board member.
Member draft board, Emmet County, Michigan, 1970-1971. Member Westmark Community Advisory Board. Business representative Gastineau Elementary School Site Based Council.
Member of the Chamber of Commerce (committee chair), Visitor and Convention Bureau (board directors), Gull Cove Condo Association (board directors).
Married Terri Jean Begley, October 4, 1985. Children: Rebecca Rachel, Courtney Ashton and Cayleigh Anne (twins).