Who is Jack Allen?
Jack grew up in the Chattanooga area with three sisters in a two-bedroom house. He worked three jobs through college, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business and Accounting from Berry College. After graduation, he met his wife, Connie, and moved to Athens, TN, where they raised their daughter, Betsy.
He began as an accountant at Citizens National Bank and rose through the ranks to eventually become president. Under his leadership, the bank’s assets grew from $25 million—when Jack started—to over $600 million by the time it was sold.
Jack has dedicated his life to improving our country.
When his wife passed away from ovarian cancer, he knew he had to do something — so Jack became the first and only male lobbyist for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.
He has also served in leadership during his residence in McMinn County as the Chair of the Library Board, President of the Chamber of Commerce, President of the Optimist Club, and Chair of the Economic Development Authority, among several other community enrichment positions.