Terry Allen
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Terry Allen is founder of Fidelis Government Relations. Drawing from a 37 year career in government relations for some of Americas leading companies, Terry Allen consults with companies of all sizes, trade associations, and non-profit organizations. Allen casts vision, frames issues, builds coalitions, and solves problems.
Allen started his career in 1987 as a staffer on Capitol Hill, and later worked for Sec. of Education William Bennett in the Regan Administration. In 1990 he headed a non-partisan think tank, and then returned to Capitol Hill in 1994 to become chief of staff to Rep. Steve Largent (R-OK). Since 1994 Allen has also run 37 political campaigns at all levels — state legislature to President.
Allen is also a published author, serves on several corporate and non-profit boards, and is considered a thought leader and organizational leader in the faith community. He and his wife Laurie have 5 grown children and 5 grand children.