About John
John Allen is a seasoned business consultant, partnership strategist, and political advisor with a proven track record in public affairs, business transformation, and high-impact communications. As Founder and President of The Allen Company, he leads strategic initiatives that empower political and business leaders, nationwide initiatives, and mission-driven organizations to expand their influence, forge powerful partnerships, and achieve ambitious goals through tailored, results-driven strategies.
A native Washingtonian, John honed his expertise on Capitol Hill, working with BGR Group and the Center for Education Reform. There, he led initiatives in business development, policy analysis, public relations, and advocacy at both state and local levels, while mastering the art of effective stakeholder engagement.
Renowned for his ability to build and sustain high-value relationships, John has a proven track record of securing significant financial support for leaders, transformative causes, and nationwide initiatives. His expertise in strategic fundraising and coalition-building has driven major contributions to political campaigns, philanthropic ventures, and mission-driven organizations. He has also played a key role in the success of statewide and gubernatorial elections and has contributed to multiple presidential campaigns, beginning with Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential bid.
John is also a catalyst for large-scale organizational change. He cultivates high-performing teams, navigates complex challenges, and drives operational excellence with a decisive yet collaborative approach, ensuring meaningful and lasting impact.
John holds a BA in Political Science from Dickinson College, a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching from Boston University, and an MBA from Cornell University's Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.
John resides just outside of New York City with his wife Caroline and their three children: Johnny, Maeve, and Torin.
The History of The Allen Company
In 1989, John C. Allen III founded The Allen Company shortly after working for President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George H.W. Bush. Following the transition, he started doing early morning radio and wanted to use his communications expertise to help companies, candidates, and issue organizations have an impact. He counseled chief executives, celebrities, and political leaders on messaging and media and did fundraising and strategy. It was a boutique firm in a city of mega-companies and he excelled as a result. He put it on pause briefly in 2000 to take a senior position at the US Department of Health and Human Services, where he ended his professional career.
Throughout his tenure, his son had the unique opportunity to learn firsthand how great communications can change the trajectory of any enterprise.
Today, John C. Allen IV has revived The Allen Company to bring a new generation of thought leadership and hands-on support to organizations in need of exponential growth.