About me
Robert Allen is the president and chief executive officer of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (EDP). Robert joined the Fort Worth EDP at the organization’s formation in 2023. In his role, he is responsible for board governance, organizational strategy, and financial and operational efforts for the Fort Worth EDP. Previously, Robert served as deputy chief of staff to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and he most recently served as president and chief executive officer of the Texas Economic Development Corporation.