Full Name:
Donald Kenneth Allen
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Paula; 4 Children: Dana, Daniel, Amber, Ashley
Birth Date:
04/16/1947
Birth Place:
Rockford, IL
Home City:
Youngstown, OH, OH
Religion:
Presbyterian
Graduate, Air Force Air Command and Staff College, 2002
DVM, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 1980
BS, Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 1978
MS, Animal Science, University of Illinois College of Agriculture, 1975
BS, Animal Science, University of Illinois College of Agriculture, 1974
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 6, 2010
Candidate, United States President, 2008
No caucus information on file.
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force Reserve, 1981-present
Veterinarian, 1980-present
President, Dr. Donald K. Allen Veterinarian Incorporated, 1992-present
Medical Director, Animal Charity, 1986-1992
Licensed Horseshoer, Sate of Illinois, 1971-1980
Member, Argus Lodge #545 F. & A.M., 1995- present
Member, American Veterinary Medical Association, 1980-present
Director, Companion Animal Protection Society
Member, Youngstown Rifle and Pistol Club
Member, Youngstown Torch Club, 1990-present
Awards:
Ohio Animal Health Foundation Distinguished Service, 2007
Community Builders Award for Outstanding Service, 2005
Current Car:
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL 600
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
Oct 26
Father's Name:
LaVerne K. Allen
Father's Occupation:
deceased
Favorite Actor/Actress:
John Wayne
Favorite Athlete:
Kelly Pavlick (boxer)
Favorite Author:
Stephen King
Favorite Book:
Tarawa- The story of a battle by Robert Sherrod
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Food:
Chicken any way but fried
Favorite Movie:
South Pacific
Favorite Musician:
Yo Yo Ma
Favorite Sport:
Grand Prix Auto Racing
Favorite TV Shows:
Seinfeld
Favorite Type of Music:
60's-80's Rock
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Bonaire, N.A
Favorite Websites:
e-bay, Abebooks, Sierra Trading Post
First Car:
1956 Mercedes - Benz 220
First Job:
Diener at Rockford Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Scuba Diving, Marksmanship, Reading and Hiking
Mother's Name:
Veronica R. Allen
Mother's Occupation:
Deceased
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Reconcile relations with my estranged son.
Names of Grandchildren:
Alyssa, Adrianna
Number of Grandchildren:
2
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
George Washington, to better understand his true personality and ideals
Personal Hero and Why:
My mother, who overcame polio, the loss of her husband and raised two sons on her own.
Pets (include names):
Siamese Cats,Lucas, Lilly, Linus, Yul, Lacie, and Star
Priority Issues:
Fair Tax Bill (National Sales Tax), Health Care and Mental Health coverage, National and Border Security, Privatizing Foreign Aid, Privatizing Elementary Education, Establishing Compulsory National Service, Independence of Foreign Oil.
Publications:
"Tarawa- the Aftermath," non-fiction WWII history, www.tarawatheaftermath.com
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
To effectively institute real change for the benefit of all Americans which will not be done by continuing the two party domination.
Spouse's Occupation:
veterinarian