Bill Allen

Businessperson, Organization founder

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Who is Bill Allen?

William J. "Bill" Allen is the former CEO of the Alaska oilfield services company VECO Corporation. VECO Corporation was an Alaska-based oil pipeline service and construction company originally founded by Wayne Veltri. Bill Allen was born in New Mexico and at the age of 16 left for the oil fields of Alaska to become a welder to help support his family. Founded in 1968 by Allen, VECO began as a one truck welding and repair operation that grew to become a major player in the Alaskan and worldwide oil industries' support services business. VECO also was a worldwide player in the oil industry, having divisions in many major oil markets. VECO had a major impact on the economy of Alaska and employed over 5,000 people worldwide.

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  • United States of America
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Lived in
  • Alaska

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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