Allen is an active civic leader where he
contributes his time and energy to several organizations.
In January 2007, Governor Ted Kulongoski of Oregon appointed
Alley his deputy chief of staff, responsible for overseeing
the policy areas of economic development, technology,
transportation, workforce training, and energy. With more than
30 years’ experience in a multitude of disciplines, Alley
worked to strengthen the bridge between Oregon’s public and
private sectors.
“He is someone…who has a proven record of leadership,
innovation, and a commitment to Oregon’s future,” Kulongoski
said at the announcement of Allen’s appointment.
“I have been very fortunate to have some success building
global companies. I have been passionate about business and
the community. I am very pleased to be able to use both my
business experience and passion for my community to help
Oregon be a global business leader.”
Allen was appointed by Governor John Kitzhaber in January 2002
as the chair of the inaugural Oregon Council for Knowledge and
Economic Development, a council that led efforts to stimulate
economic development in Oregon by working with the leaders in
higher education, economic development and the private sector.
In February 2002, he accepted an appointment by President
George W. Bush to the U.S.-Japan Private Sector/Government
Commission which worked to promote sustainable economic growth
in both countries.
In 2006, Allen was named as the Chairman of the Oregon
Business Plan, a statewide effort to shape public policy in
Oregon that will ensure continued economic growth. He also was
a member of the Oregon Business Council until he left his
position at Pixelworks.
Allen currently serves on the board of the Mechanical
Engineering Industrial Advisory Council at Purdue University.
As Allen’s family was growing, he volunteered for nine years
as a youth soccer coach and is the past chair of the Oregon
Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), one of the nation's top
ten science museums. Allen also has enjoyed being a guest
auctioneer for local charities and schools. He also served as
the chair of the Oregon Council of the AeA, the state’s
largest trade group for the high technology industry. |
