Tom Allen

President, Forest Tek Lumber

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Tom serves as President of Keys Lumber, overseeing all operations for Forest Tek, Overseas Lumber Supply, and Keys Mercantile in the Florida Keys.

Tom spent most of his career at 84 Lumber Company, accumulating over 27 years of experience in building materials sales and management. During his time at 84 Lumber, he established himself as a motivated sales and team leader, achieving numerous successes in sales management, contract negotiations, purchasing, and team building.

Most recently, Tom played a key role in the expansion of Dufrene Building Materials, overseeing the construction of their new MS gulf coast location while developing sales in the territory as General Manager and sole territory salesman. In January 2022, Tom was then hired to lead Keys Lumber as President.

Before his tenure in the building materials industry, Tom served two years on active duty with the United States Navy.