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John Allen has been a director since January 2001. Mr. Allen served as the chief operating officer of the Cincinnati Reds from 1999 to 2007 executive vice president from 2006 to 2007 managing executive of such organization from 1996 to 1999 and as its controller from 1995 to 1996. Mr. Allen retired from the Cincinnati Reds at the end of 2007 but continues to have an active role as a special consultant to Reds CEO Bob Castellini. Prior to joining the Cincinnati Reds Mr. Allen was employed by the Columbus Clippers the Class AAA minor league affiliate of the New York Yankees last serving as director of business operations for that organization. Mr. Allen was previously employed by the accounting firms of Arthur Andersen in Kansas City Mo and GRA Inc. in Merriam Kan. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in sports management from The Ohio State University. | 