Erick Allen
Erick E. Allen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Consultant |
Erick E. Allen is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives and a member of the Democratic Party representing district 40.
Personal life and education
Allen was born in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] After graduating high school, Allen attended Volunteer State College in Gallatin, Tennessee where he received an associate's degree in secondary education.[1] He later went on to receive a bachelor's degree in human and organizational development from Belmont University and a master's in business administration from Kennesaw State University.[1]
Allen is married to Dr. Tameka Allen, an Orthodontist, and has one daughter Elise.
Career
In 2002, Allen moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he met his future bride and now wife, Dr. Tameka Allen. They married in September 2010. Since arriving in Georgia, Allen has worked as a self-employed consultant focusing on workforce performance and development.
Allen first ran for Georgia House in 2014 against Republican incumbent Rich Golick, and again in 2016 before defeating Golick in 2018.[2]
Committees
Allen serves as a member on the Banks & Banking, Code Revision, and Human Relations & Aging committees.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Representative Erick E. Allen". www.house.ga.gov. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ^ Williams, Ross. "As state Rep. Golick steps down, Rep.-elect Erick Allen steps up". MDJOnline.com. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
