I grew up in Pleasanton and graduated from Foothill High in 1988. I started in the mortgage business in 1993 and followed this career ever since. I now run my own branch here at CrossCountry Mortgage and have my best friend of 38 years as my business partner.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I’ve been married 21 years and have 3 kids. Lauren 21, Gianna 17 and Hunter 15
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Home loans are my life. Helping friends, family and anyone in our community is why I do this.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Nonni’s Bistro and Tri Valley Bistro
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Since 1993
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would love to go to Greece to explore my family lineage
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Yellowstone and Ozark for sure!
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Everyday do at least one random act of kindness.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
skydiving
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Guns and Roses
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
CrossCountry Mortgage
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Joe Rogan because I’d love to get a more detailed take on his opinion of the current state the world is in. I would take him to Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Pleasanton. Lot’s of sports on the TVs and a great selection of beers on tap
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
It’s very diverse yet close knit at the same time
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Retired living by a lake
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love ironing
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Maui
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October, Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The company I work for CrossCountry Mortgage
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife Misty
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Bacon
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Security, Relaxation, Family
What is the best way to get a hold of you?
CrossCountry Mortgage, Livermore, cell:925-640-9979 email: todd.allen@myccmortgage.com
