Prior to his role as VP, Allen served Swedish as the Sr. Director of Hospitality and Logistics with administrative responsibility for Supply Chain (Contracting, Value Analysis, Purchasing, Logistics) Food Services, Housekeeping, Facilities, Bio Medical Engineering, Security and Parking for a 900 bed hospital system. In that role he initiated and sustained a Physical Recourse Management Program which tied together the Facilities Services of Engineering, Construction, Environmental Services and Bio Medical Engineering to create a standardized process which leveraged the strengths of these various areas. The results allowed for better and faster service, reduction in outsourced costs and a team of dedicated individuals who provided superior service at reduced costs.
Earlier, serving as an internal consultant to Swedish, Allen was part of a team charged with a complete redesign of the major business practices at the Medical Center. Outcomes of this process have been realized operating cost reductions of 25%, improvements in service and clinical quality, which will allow Swedish to continue to be the “Best Place to Work, Practice, Partner and Receive Care in the Pacific Northwest”.
Allen is a Lean Logistics expert and was instrumental in establishing Value Analysis as a cornerstone discipline in the healthcare industry. He serves frequently on industry panels and is a sought after educator. Allen received his BA in Economics from California State University, Sacramento CA and earned an MBA from City University, Seattle WA.