Allmand’s vision is rooted in his own financially precarious childhood in Abilene “My father always had difficulty holding a job and supporting our family, so after my parents divorced when I was 12, my sister and I got jobs to help make ends meet,” he recalls. “I remember what it felt like as a child to worry that our car would be repossessed or home foreclosed on. I knew that I wanted a career that would give me financial security and allow me to support a family.”
Clearer mind and better focus – not to mention his faith – help Allmand confront and tackle numerous challenges inherent to his job. “I know that financial hardships can fall on good people through no fault of their own,” he says. “I am just thankful because I can make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of people in crisis.”