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Veteran, Servant Leader, Philanthropist, Community Leader, and Educator. Born in Allen, Texas March 8, 1948 during the Jim Crow Era. His journey was carved by experiences that tested his strength and sharpened his resolve. He knew the quiet weight of segregation the way it shaped communities, the way it forced families to move in search of better housing and opportunity. Dallas offered hope, a chance for his father to be closer to work, but the city’s changing tides eventually led them back home. Throughout his life Allen has remained committed to servant- hood leadership and justice that transforms and restores communities . Driven by commitment and dedication, Sam Allen began his career at the age of 20 as the first Black officer in McKinney, Texas. Later, in his career, he found himself stepping into roles that demanded leadership, that called on him to uplift others. Whether mentoring young professionals, advocating for community initiatives, or fighting for fairness in the workplace, he carried the same spirit that defined the Buffalo Soldiers: a legacy of grit, resilience, and service. Allen is married and has five adult children, five adult grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He retired after a distinguished 45 year law enforcement career.