Jeff Allen

Jeff Allen is an accomplished leader in the electric vehicle industry and nonprofit sector, currently serving as the Executive Director of Forth since May 2017, following a tenure as the founding Executive Director of Drive Oregon from November 2011 to May 2017. Allen has significant experience in transforming organizations and promoting sustainable transportation, evidenced by contributions as a Board Member at PECI and Sustainable Northwest, where efforts focused on building resilient community energy systems and environmental restoration, respectively. Allen's leadership at Sustainable Valley Technology Group involved establishing a nonprofit aimed at economic development in southern Oregon. With a Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, Allen combines strong academic credentials with a commitment to advancing clean energy initiatives.