About John
John Allen is a distinguished business consultant, fundraiser, and political strategist with extensive experience in public affairs, business transformation, and strategic communications. As the Founder and President of The Allen Company, he is at the forefront of aiding a diverse clientele, including political leaders and entities, businesses, and mission-driven organizations, to amplify their influence and attain their ambitious objectives through bespoke strategies.
A native Washingtonian, John's professional experience was sharpened around Capitol Hill, where he worked with BGR Group and the Center for Education Reform, spearheading projects focused on fundraising, policy analysis, public relations, advocacy at both state and local levels, and effective stakeholder engagement. His analytical abilities were particularly evident during Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign, where he played a critical role in the meticulous vetting of potential executive nominees for the Presidential Transition Team.
John is renowned for nurturing and sustaining strong relationships with an extensive network of stakeholders, excelling in developing and executing successful fundraising strategies for campaigns and national philanthropic initiatives. He helped secure a second term for Governor Charlie Baker in 2018 as Political Director and then served as Finance Director for three years, orchestrating financial growth strategies that achieved record-breaking contributions.
Beyond the political arena, John's expertise in driving large-scale change initiatives has positioned him as a catalyst for organizational enhancements, cultivating high-performing teams and strategies in the face of intricate challenges. His approach to problem-solving is both decisive and collaborative, with a focus on steering clear paths to operational excellence and ensuring impactful outcomes within dynamic and demanding environments.
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.