John T. Allen

Town: Williamstown

Age: 63

Birth date: December 22, 1938

Birthplace: North Adams

Occupation: Mount Greylock High School football coach, athletic director

How I would describe myself: Husband, father, teacher, coach.

Current volunteerism, board memberships, etc.: Corporator of South Adams Savings Bank, past president of Athletic Directors Assocation. Executive Committee of State Athletic Directors

Family: Wife, three daughters, four grandchildren.

Education: BS from Holy Cross College; masters in education from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Personal hero/role model: Dr. William Clark, Williams College Coach Dick Farley

Why is this person a hero/role model to you?: They lead by example. They’re humble. Their purpose in life is to help others succeed.

Personal achievement(s) of which you are most proud: Success of students and players on and off the field and after graduation.

Personal quote/trademark expression: “Success is best measured by how far you’ve come with the talents you’ve been given.”

The best advice you can give someone: Choose a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

Favorite TV show: West Wing, Law and Order, classic movies

Hobbies/interests: Bike, golf, travel.