C. Richard Allen
Founder at SnagFilms, Inc.
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C.
Richard Allen is the founder of SnagFilms, Inc. which was founded in 2008.
He holds the title of Chief Executive Officer & Director at SnagFilms, Inc. from 2013 to present.
Currently, Mr. Allen is the Chief Executive Officer at Indiewire Media, LLC, Viewlift, Inc., and Education Media, Inc. He is also a Director at Operation California, Inc. In the past, Mr. Allen served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of The National Geographic Society, Inc. He was also the President & Chief Executive Officer of The Sporting News from 2003 to 2006, and of National Geographic Ventures, Inc. from 1997 to 2002.
Additionally, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Triangle Management Corp.
from 1984 to 1993, and the Senior Vice President-Business Development at Discovery, Inc. from 1995 to 1997.
Mr. Allen received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his graduate degree from The University of Chicago.
C. Richard Allen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Education Media, Inc.
 Education Media, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Education Media, Inc. is a blank check company recently incorporated in the state of Delaware for the purpose of merging with, engaging in a capital stock exchange with, purchasing all or substantially all of the assets of, or engaging in any other similar business combination with one or more operating businesses in the education industry. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C. | Director/Board Member | - |
SnagFilms, Inc.
 SnagFilms, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SnagFilms, Inc. offers non-fiction and independent films. It provides TV show episodes, eye-opening documentaries and exclusive original comedy short films, full-length movies on mobile phone, tablet, desktop and television. The company was founded by Theodore J. Leonsis and C. Richard Allen in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | 01/01/2008 |
Operation California, Inc.
 Operation California, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operation California, Inc. provides social services. It serves as an international relief agency that helps communities at home and abroad overcome the effects of disasters, diseases, and endemic poverty by providing privately-funded relief, reconstruction and development aid. The firm offers a variety of programs including development, disaster response, health and maternity aid. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 02/03/2011 |
Indiewire Media, LLC
 Indiewire Media, LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services indieWIRE LLC provides information and networking site for filmmakers. It offers information on news, movies, awards, television, blogs and filmmaking. The company was founded by Eugene Hernandez in July 15, 1996 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Viewlift, Inc.
 Viewlift, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services ViewLift, Inc. is an end-to-end OTT video streaming service provider company that offers a comprehensive OTT solution to distribute and monetize content. The company is based in New York, NY. ViewLift's platform provides extensive features to scale and retain subscribers, and offers customer case studies in sports, entertainment, and broadcasting. The company was founded in 2007 by Manik Bambha, Ted J. Leonsis, and Rick Allen has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of C. Richard Allen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Sporting News
 The Sporting News Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Sporting News publishes sports magazines. It operates three radio stations, a sports radio network, a book publishing unit, broadcast television specials and sports Web site. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | President | 01/01/2006 |
National Geographic Ventures, Inc.
 National Geographic Ventures, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of The National Geographic Society, Inc., National Geographic Ventures, Inc. develops and distributes scientific and expedition-based content across multiple platforms. The company is based in Washington. | President | 01/01/2002 |
Discovery, Inc.
 Discovery, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Discovery, Inc. is a media company, which engages in the provision of content across distribution platforms and digital distribution arrangements. It operates through the following segments: U.S. Networks and International Networks. The U.S. Networks segment owns and operates national television networks such as Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and Investigation Discovery and Science. The International Networks segment consists of international television networks and websites. The company was founded by John S. Hendricks in September 1982 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1997 |
| Pacific Triangle Management Corp. | President | 01/01/1993 |
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Training of C. Richard Allen
| Dartmouth College | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Chicago | Graduate Degree |
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Discovery, Inc.
Discovery, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Discovery, Inc. is a media company, which engages in the provision of content across distribution platforms and digital distribution arrangements. It operates through the following segments: U.S. Networks and International Networks. The U.S. Networks segment owns and operates national television networks such as Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and Investigation Discovery and Science. The International Networks segment consists of international television networks and websites. The company was founded by John S. Hendricks in September 1982 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD. | Consumer Services |
Education Media, Inc.
Education Media, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Education Media, Inc. is a blank check company recently incorporated in the state of Delaware for the purpose of merging with, engaging in a capital stock exchange with, purchasing all or substantially all of the assets of, or engaging in any other similar business combination with one or more operating businesses in the education industry. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C. | Finance |
The National Geographic Society, Inc.
 The National Geographic Society, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Geographic Society, Inc. operates as a non-profit scientific and educational institution. Its interests include geography, archeology and natural science, and the promotion of environmental and historical conservation. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The Sporting News
The Sporting News Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Sporting News publishes sports magazines. It operates three radio stations, a sports radio network, a book publishing unit, broadcast television specials and sports Web site. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Technology Services |
National Geographic Ventures, Inc.
National Geographic Ventures, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of The National Geographic Society, Inc., National Geographic Ventures, Inc. develops and distributes scientific and expedition-based content across multiple platforms. The company is based in Washington. | Technology Services |
| Pacific Triangle Management Corp. | |
Operation California, Inc.
Operation California, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operation California, Inc. provides social services. It serves as an international relief agency that helps communities at home and abroad overcome the effects of disasters, diseases, and endemic poverty by providing privately-funded relief, reconstruction and development aid. The firm offers a variety of programs including development, disaster response, health and maternity aid. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Health Services |
Indiewire Media, LLC
Indiewire Media, LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services indieWIRE LLC provides information and networking site for filmmakers. It offers information on news, movies, awards, television, blogs and filmmaking. The company was founded by Eugene Hernandez in July 15, 1996 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Technology Services |
SnagFilms, Inc.
SnagFilms, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SnagFilms, Inc. offers non-fiction and independent films. It provides TV show episodes, eye-opening documentaries and exclusive original comedy short films, full-length movies on mobile phone, tablet, desktop and television. The company was founded by Theodore J. Leonsis and C. Richard Allen in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Viewlift, Inc.
Viewlift, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services ViewLift, Inc. is an end-to-end OTT video streaming service provider company that offers a comprehensive OTT solution to distribute and monetize content. The company is based in New York, NY. ViewLift's platform provides extensive features to scale and retain subscribers, and offers customer case studies in sports, entertainment, and broadcasting. The company was founded in 2007 by Manik Bambha, Ted J. Leonsis, and Rick Allen has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Technology Services |
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