Raymond Frederick Allen

Background

Allen, Raymond Frederick was born on September 30, 1940 in Miami, Florida, United States. Son of Ralph Fred and Eugenia (Dillon) Allen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Florida State University, 1962.

Career

Advertising copywriter, Burdine's, Miami, Florida, 1962-1965; advertising copywriter, Ketcham, MacLeod, Grove Agency, New York City, 1965-1966; advertising copywriter, Cunningham & Walsh Agency, New York City, 1966-1969; copy supervisor, Hume, Smith, Mickelberry, Miami, 1969-1971; president, creative director, Caravetta, Allen & Kimbrough (now subsidiary BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company, Inc.), Miami, 1971-1981; chairman, creative supervisor, Caravetta, Allen & Kimbrough (now subsidiary BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company, Inc.), 1985-1988; founder, co-owner, Vermont Wildflower Farm, Charlotte, since 1981. Creative consultant Costa Cruise Line, Miami, 1992-1994, Norwegian Cruise Line, since 1997.

Achievements

• Raymond Frederick Allen has been listed as a noteworthy advertising executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Appointed to White House Volunteer Com on Energy Conservation, Florida, 1978, Gov's. Commission on Economic Future of Vermont, 1989. Board directors Ethan Allen Institute, since 1996.

Member Tourism Committee, since 1996. Member Vermont Attractions Association (board directors since 1983), Advertising Federation Miami (named Advertising Personality of Year, 1975, Addy award, chairman 1975, 87), Vermont C. of Chamber (board directors 1992).

Interests

• Avocations: wildflower conservation, music.

Connections

Married Charlotte Elizabeth Smith, December 29, 1962. Children: Eric, Terence.

Father:

Ralph Fred Allen

Mother:

Eugenia (Dillon) Allen

Spouse:

Charlotte Elizabeth Smith

child:

Eric Allen

child:

Terence Allen