Christopher P. Allen

Christopher P. Allen, MBA specialization is Marketing, and founder of “The Jabbo Group”.
The Jabbo Group is a full service Marketing, Advertising, Research and Consulting firm for Sports, Entertainment, and Educational business.  

Before moving to Ft. Lauderdale, Chris was the Director of Public Relations and Media Relations for the Jacksonville Tomcats and Lizardkings. The Tomcats was one of the most successful Arena2 franchise in the league, as well as, the most successful minor league team in Jacksonville history.

Christopher is a graduate of Alabama A&M, where he played football for four years, and received his B.S. degree in Marketing. Upon graduation, he went to work with the New Jersey Nets in the National Basketball Association. His responsibilities included all facets of public relations, including media, player appearances and community events.

Currently, he has transitioned from the Sports Industry into Higher Education. He is an Academic Advisor for the Accelerated Studies in Associate Program (ASAP). He is there to help advise students as they venture down their academic journey at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) in New York City. He has seven years experience in Higher Education and over ten years of experience in Corporate America.   

Chris also served as assistant offensive coordinator for Horace Mann High School in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. Christopher enjoys the experience of working with the young athletes, particularly those making the transition to college. Christopher is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

www.thejabbogroup.com