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Marc AllenMy name is Marc Allen, and I’m writing this in first person, as any other method seemed contrived at best. I was born and raised in Asheville, a place that I look on very fondly and quite frankly consider as one of the most beautiful cities in the U.S. After graduating from high school in 1983 (Clyde A. Erwin), I enlisted in the Army to secure future educational funding through a generous college funding program offered at the time that required only two years in the Army. After completing my two years in service, I began the fall semester of 1985 at UNCA with the intent of transferring to NC State to complete a degree in electrical engineering. Two things coincided to change my direction. The first was those damn physics courses and the second was my true enjoyment of the economics courses I took. I found economics to be intuitive but challenging, and the learning environment wonderful. The professors were very involved with the students, and the student-professor interaction in class inspiring. I went on to complete my studies in four years at UNCA and actually enrolled in the graduate program at UNC-Greensboro to pursue a master’s degree in economics. I enjoyed my time there as well, and went on to find a rewarding career working in the transportation industry for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) With BNSF, I am professionally satisfied, having had the opportunity to work in varied roles and to live in three different cities along the way (Chicago, Lawrence, KS, and Dallas, TX). On the personal front, I couldn’t be happier either. I have been married to my wonderful wife, Susan for 10 years and have one beautiful daughter, Delaney who is two, and a son on the way. Hopefully, my contribution helps someone pursue their education and fulfill some of their dreams. Marc Allen 7/3/2001
Economics Department Copyright © 2001-2007
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