STEPHEN ALLEN (Republican)
County Treasurer - - (114)
Biography
I am a former Rock Springs Councilman (Ward III) and Past Council President announcing my candidacy for Sweetwater County Treasurer.
I am the husband of Rachele Unguren-Allen. We met at the University of Wyoming, married, and have resided in Sweetwater County for the past 33 years. We are grateful for our three children – Katherine (Registered Nurse), Nicholas (US Coast Guard), and Caroline Smalstig (Teacher) who is married to Russell. I grew up traveling with my family as my father was in the US Air Force. My wife’s family has been in Sweetwater County since 1893.
Experience
US ARMY RESERVE VETERAN (20 YRS):Military Intelligence, Administration (Managed and Directed 1050 Soldiers),Training, Combat Arms
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR (WWCC-4 YRS):Economics, General Business, International Business, Marketing, and Management.
PREVIOUS LICENSES:Investments (Series 6 & 63), Insurance – Bonding, Surety, Property Casualty, Health, and Life.
Banking,Investments,Public Finance,Business Finance and Personnel Management.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING – BA – International Studies in Economics/Minor in Political Science
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY – MBA – Business Administration with Honors
Community Activities and Memberships
GREEN RIVER:141st Tank Monument, 2 Fraternal Organizations, Chamber of Commerce/ROCK SPRINGS:City Council-Past President, BSA-Scoutmaster & Chartering Org., 141st Tank Memorial, Memorial to the Unborn, Art Train Committee, Coach – Soccer and Softball, Past Rotary President, 5 Fraternal Organizations, American Legion, Chamber of Commerce/SWEETWATER COUNTY:SWEDA, STAR Transit, BSA District Chairman, CAC/Wyoming: WY Miner’s Hospital Board, Wyoming State GOP, Past Pres. ROA, WAMI, 3 Fraternal Org.
Why I am Running
I agree with the Green River Star Editorial (June 9, 2022) that the Treasurer’s Office requires qualified candidates as a key requirement to ensure a smooth transition of the office. I have spent the past 30 years as a business professional in finance, banking, investments, and managing multiple corporate clients as a contracted employee and consultant in five western states.
More importantly I believe that, “The servant-leader is a servant first … and good leaders must first become good servants.” (Robert K. Greenleaf, 1998) “As Treasurer I serve all Sweetwater County Residents, the staff, commissioners, and all the agencies that receive funds from the public.” It is important that the Treasurer be a resource to everyone this position serves in providing quality forecasting and recommendations in the areas of finance, banking, and investments.
Top 3 Priorities
1 – Be a resource to all agencies that receive funds from the county.
2 – Be active in the community for which I serve.
3- Be a qualified, experienced, and servant leader supporting the quality staff and all the residents of Sweetwater County.
