DeJohn Allen
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
DeJohn Allen, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, is a highly adept corporate attorney having spent his career representing public and private companies across multiple industries managing legal, business, strategy and risk disciplines.
He’s advised companies at all stages of their growth cycles and will play a key role in leading Viso’s legal, compliance, corporate governance, human resources, and vendor management functions to further align the company’s strategic initiatives with the needs of its customers and employees.
Prior to joining Visio Lending, DeJohn worked for Nasdaq-listed Hub Group, Entegris, and CMC Materials (acquired by Entegris in 2022), where he held senior business and advisory roles. Before CMC Materials, DeJohn was a corporate attorney at Reed Smith LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP in Chicago, where he represented companies in mergers and acquisitions, real estate and finance transactions, and corporate governance matters.
DeJohn is recognized for balancing strategic legal counsel with a deep understanding of business operations, and navigating complex legal considerations while managing risk, driving growth and supporting innovation.
DeJohn received his B.A. and B.M. from Northwestern University and earned his J.D. at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.