To support his mother and aunt, Allen began working in restaurants at the age of 13. He attended Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, New Jersey, graduating in 1978. and Kathryn Allen, and had a modest upbringing. Previously, he served as vice president of operations of The Trump Organization and senior vice president of Sol Kerzner's company, Sun International.
'Jim' Allen is the chairman of Hard Rock International and chief executive officer of Seminole Gaming. Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.
