Lyle Allen
Executive Director, Chicago Green City Market
www.chicagogreencitymarket.org
2732 North Clark Street
Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60604
773-880-1266
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A native of St. Louis, Allen was raised in the world of horticulture and farming eventually managing the retail arm of his family’s business, Allen’s Garden Center and Wholesale Pottery Distribution. Prior to Green City Market, he was employed as Managing Director for the League of Chicago Theatres implementing marketing and promotional programs increasing sales and visibility for over 200 theater companies in the Chicago area. Before embracing the world of not for profit, Allen was Director of Retail Development at Ticketmaster overseeing business development and sales for the state of Illinois and Northwest Indiana, driving his region to become the top network in the company’s history.