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Allen Dow was named Partnership Coordinator after working in the Strategy Division of the MVAA. Prior to joining the MVAA, Allen spent the past 20 years as the Court Services Officer for the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County. In addition to his duties as a criminal investigator and warrant officer, Allen is most notably recognized for his successes in collaborating with community organizations for the development of alternative sentencing programs for the Circuit Court and the Dept. of Community Corrections. Allen has served in the armed forces for over 38 years; both active/reserves, including the Michigan Army National Guard. Allen is currently a Commander in the Navy Reserve and serves as the Commanding Officer of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) - San Diego.
Allen resides in Manistee, MI with his wife, Amy, a retired elementary school teacher who now oversees the operations of lighthouses from White River up to Manistee. Allen and his wife both enjoy traveling throughout Michigan, where they enjoy hunting, kayaking, and visiting light houses along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Allen holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science / Prelaw from Michigan State University and is a graduate of the United States Naval War College.
