Allen Trust Company Names Rich Callahan to Board of Directors
Business Leader to Drive Strategy
PORTLAND, Ore. — Allen Trust Company announced today the appointment of Rich Callahan to its Board of Directors. Callahan will take over for Vern Cameron, a legacy member who had been a board member since its inception.
“This is an exciting though bittersweet moment for us,” said Stuart Allen, JD, CTFA, CEO and founder, Allen Trust Company. “Vern Cameron helped us break ground and create a solid foundation of our company; we truly appreciate his dedication all these years. We are also thrilled to have Rich Callahan build on Vern’s legacy, bringing the energy and bold vision to take us into the next phase.”
Rich Callahan is a forward-thinking business leader with more than three decades of expertise helping businesses navigate the complexities of sustainable growth.
“I’m excited to be joining the Board of Directors of Allen Trust Company to help the company navigate the continually changing landscape of American business,” said Rich Callahan. “They offer a unique opportunity for investors as a trust-owned chartered bank and I’m looking forward to working with the pioneers of this unique investment platform.”
Rich Callahan’s Background
As a former Big Four partner (KPMG and Arthur Andersen), he leverages extensive experience as a strategic advisor to the board and management of emerging and established multinational corporations across a variety of industries. With a background in advisory work, Rich applies a holistic viewpoint to problem-solving that elevates discussion and earns buy-in toward change.
Rich currently serves on the boards of Forest City Trading Group and Allen Trust Company. Previously, he served in various leadership roles at KPMG , including Portland Office Managing Partner , Partner-in-Charge of the Pacific Northwest Audit Practice and U.S. Partner-in-Charge of Audit Growth, where he played a key role in shaping the firm-wide professional services strategy during a period of significant economic volatility.
He has a proven record of cultivating cultures of inclusion and accountability with a priority on taking care of people and putting clients first. All core values that strongly align with those of Allen Trust Company. Rich earned a BS in Accounting from the University of Oregon and is a licensed CPA in Oregon and Washington.
About Allen Trust Company
Allen Trust Company provides comprehensive trust and investment management services for individuals, families and charitable organizations. In 2000, Stuart B. Allen founded the firm in Portland, Oregon, on the principles of being local, remaining independent, and providing highest-quality, personalized service. Allen Trust Company has since added offices in Washington and Alaska to better serve our Pacific Northwest clients. Learn more at allentrust.com.