Employee Spotlight: Allen Heil

Allen is the Assistant Vice President of Business Development here at Comsearch. With over 25 years in the industry, including time at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Copart Inc., he’s seen every side of the business. For Allen, every day is different. From connecting with customers and prospects to collaborating with the team, he brings his expertise to every facet of the business. 

1. How long have you been working at Comsearch? 

9 years

2. What do you love about working in your industry?  

With over 25 years in the industry, I would have to say the people we meet and work with as I have built some lifelong friendships.

3. What is it like to work for Comsearch? 

I love the company philosophy around serving our customers, the people I get to work with are incredible, and the ability to grow and be creative while pushing beyond our existing boundaries is always exciting. It is a complete team effort of our entire staff to achieve the success that we have had.

4. What is something you find unique about Comsearch?

The openness and ability to contribute in lots of different areas.

5. How would you describe your day to day at Comsearch?  

Wow, it can really be all over the place, which I love—engaging with customers, getting to know new prospects, working on marketing efforts, collaborating and solving problems with team members, along with some travel mixed in to see customers and attend conferences. No two days are alike.

6. What’s something you miss about being in the office?  

I have not worked in an office in 25 years, so the pandemic did not really affect me.  However, I do miss visiting with my customers and people in the industry.

7. What TV show are you currently binging?  

I don’t watch much TV, but I have always been a fan of the Law & Order/SVU series and will often keep up with it.  I am sort of a documentary nerd as well.  Always looking for something interesting that I can learn from.

8. When you’re not working, how do you like to spend your time?  

I enjoy working with my wife Elizabeth in her Health Coaching business; helping people focus on proper nutrition, exercise and overall wellness.  Fitness and adventure are my main hobbies. I love spending time outdoors hiking, biking, camping and traveling to see new places.  We will be hiking in the Grand Canyon next month.

9. Before COVID-19 where was your favorite place to take a client out for lunch? 

Well I usually travel to my clients so it is usually their favorite/local place, and I love trying new places so it is a perfect fit.

10. What’s a fun fact your employees might not know about you?  

For the older rock fans out there, I officiated the wedding of Tom Keifer who was the lead singer for the 80’s big hair band Cinderella (along with many other weddings). I have also worked on two movies: Steel Magnolias and Man in the Moon (Reese Witherspoon’s first movie).

11. What was your first job?  

Working at a local movie theater—small town and it only had one screen (1982 maybe).