Allen brings a lot of media and technology experience into the booth. He recently retired from ETV, and spent many years with them in their production department. He has done production for ESPN, SEC Network, and ETV. Allen is also a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. In addition to all he does for STSN, he is a deacon, and staff member at First Baptist Church of Gaston, serving as the Media Director. Allen has been married to Sherrell for over 30 years. He loves to hunt, fish, and dabble in Photography. He resides in Swansea and graduated from Swansea High School.