Troy Allen’s career in the disability services field spans a twenty-nine year period. Prior to being appointed as SRVS Director of Community Employment Services, he collaborated in the development of a new community services model to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving full community integration and inclusion. During his SRVS career, Troy has also served as Director of SRVS Industries, Director of Quality Assurance, Director of Staff Development, Director of Incident Management and Project Manager for multiple state, local and organizational initiatives. While at SRVS Industries, he successfully launched the agency’s conversion to Tennessee’s Employment First Initiative, resulting in more than fifty people transitioning to competitive, integrated employment. Troy was instrumental in SRVS’ credentialing and initiation of Tennessee’s “Employment and Community First” service model, which focuses on securing employment opportunities for people receiving services. He has made multiple state and national presentations regarding organizational transformation and frequently collaborates with a host of disability providers to share the SRVS’ story. Troy holds an Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and has extensive project management, policy development and supervisory experience.