Michael D. Allen

Upon completion of a 25-year career with International Paper, one of America's leading multi-national corporations and after the successful conception, launch, operation, and ultimate sale of his own business, Mike Allen entered a 3rd phase of his career - nonprofit management. In late 2010 he joined Catholic Charities of West Tennessee as its President / CEO staying until December 31, 2016. On January 1, 2017, he began his new role as Executive Director of the Memphis Botanic Garden. Mike has announced his intention to retire from the Garden and full-time work effective June 30, 2024, and plans to focus his next years on helping Memphis, TN area non-profits and botanical gardens nationally increase their revenues. He remains available to assist nonprofit organizations in leadership transitions as an interim CEO.

Mike offers a unique combination of corporate, entrepreneurial, and non-profit leadership experiences. For Memphis, Tennessee based clients, he offers a strong network of corporate, community, philanthropic, and nonprofit relationships.