amarillo chamber of commerce - HPN Books

his customers over the years by providingexcellent service through exceptionalperformances by his employees.Allen is loved by his employees andthey respect his hands-on businessapproach. He is a trustworthy employerwho is humble and says money is nothis god. After a major fire at Allen’sTri-State Mechanical in 2004, he surveyedthe damage and although thebusiness incurred substantial damage,he commended the fire department andexpressed his relief that no employeeswere harmed. His employees say hemakes them feel like family and that heloves to cook; his specialties are potatosalad and banana pudding.Allen’s philosophy of doing the rightthing extends to his company’s involvementin the community. Allen’s Tri-State Mechanicalhas supported City Church, Faith CityMission, various local school athletes, and theAmarillo Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.As a supporter of Center City of Amarillo,Allen’s Tri-State Mechanical has taken part inthe Center City Electric Light Parade. Thecompany has been nominated for an AmarilloChamber of Commerce Golden Nail Awardbecause of its support of fine arts in Amarillosuch as the Amarillo Symphony and AmarilloLittle Theater. The principles that haveguided Howard C. Allen for fifty-five yearshave served his company, its customers, itsemployees, and the Amarillo communitywell and are the principles that will lead thecompany into the future.More information about Allen’s Tri-StateMechanical is available at www.allentri.comand they can be reached at 800-227-9022,806-376-8345, or info@allenstristate.com.Above and below: Allen’s Tri-StateMechanical, Inc., in 2011.BUILDING A GREATER AMARILLO281