Clarke Allen is the high energy owner and president of Charlotte Arrangements. A native Charlottean, Clarke earned his hotel, resort and restaurant management degree from Appalachian State University and got his start in the hotel industry in Dallas, Texas, and Baltimore, Maryland. His dynamic personality and creative mind helped him win recognition as Sales Manager of the Year and Top Sales Manager. Upon his return to Charlotte, Clarke recognized the need for a destination management company that could emphasize and build on this market’s unique strengths and opportunities.
Clarke envisioned a company with the talent, experience, resources and skills to fill any convention, meeting or social event needs. In 1994, that vision became reality with the launch of Charlotte Arrangements. He also is the owner and president of CREATRIX | DESIGN, a design a production center, and CenterStage@NoDa, a unique meeting and banquet venue in the NoDa section of Charlotte.

The Charlotte Business Journal recognized Clarke’s contribution to Charlotte’s business community with its prestigious “40 Under 40” award in 2003. In 2005, Clarke became a DMCP, which, contrary to popular belief, stands for Destination Management Certified Professional, not Definitely a Mighty Crazy Person.

To contact Clarke: clarke@charlottearrangements.com