Allen Franklin

Allen Franklin is an experienced professional with a diverse background in retail management and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the District Manager for the NC/SC Region at Ace Hardware Corporation since May 2023, Allen has also co-owned Perfect Storm Bear Factory in Columbia, SC, since January 2022. Allen's extensive experience includes ownership and operation of Go! Calendars, Games & Toys since November 2006 and a tenure as Director of Operations/Project Management at Block by Block from November 2014 to May 2023. Previous roles include Field Consultant at 7-Eleven and Area Sales Manager at Crocs, Inc. Allen holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of South Carolina, completed between 1984 and 1989.