UNCP Athletics

Allen, a key cog in the ongoing efforts of the department's Braves Club, earned his bachelor's degree in history from UNC Pembroke in 1991, and joins his father, Greg, in the distinguished UNCP Athletics fraternity. He has officiated multiple sports across all levels over the last three decades, including assignments on Atlantic Coast Conference football crews from 2005-14, and has officiated games in the NFL over the last nine seasons. The 2017 UNC Pembroke Distinguished Alumni award winner, Allen has also served as a motivational speaker for 30 years, speaking on aging-related issues, health promotion and non-profit fundraising.