MONTGOMERY- State Finance Director Jim Main has named Elizabeth Allen director of the Department of Finance’s Personnel Division. The Personnel Division is responsible for managing all personnel functions for the Department, which currently employs more than 500 people in 12 divisions.

Allen has more than 17 years of experience in personnel matters, having worked for both the Alabama Department of Education and the Board of Pardons and Paroles. She graduated from Auburn University Montgomery with a degree in Human Resource Management.

“You have to have a true desire to help people when you choose this career path,” said Allen. “You’re always working with someone about an issue that’s important to them, and in personnel matters, you must be able to know how to achieve the solution that’s best for both the employee and the employer.”

State Finance Director Jim Main said, “We are tremendously pleased to have Ms. Allen join the Department of Finance. Her experience in state personnel matters makes her a perfect fit for the needs of our Department.”

Allen begins her duties as director today.