Cindy Allen has worked for Jackson College since 1980, currently holding the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. She has been directly involved in the performing arts since the Harold Sheffer Music Hall opened in 1980. In addition to the performing arts, Cindy also oversees Marketing and Communications, External Partnerships with the Community and Four-Year Universities, Security, Public Relations, Health Clinic, Oasis Center, Bookstore, and Campus Food Services. Previously she had administrative oversight for two housing complexes, South Central Michigan Works! Centers in Jackson, Hillsdale, and Lenawee counties, workforce development, Career Coaching, the Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs, and the prisoner reentry program.