Managing Director Allen Simon
Corporate Development Associates
1751 Waterford Court Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Office and Cell: 412-445-9403
Email: asimon@printmergers.com
Office and Cell: 412-445-9403
Email: asimon@printmergers.com
Representing Clients in Transactions of $1MM to $100MM
Background and Experience
Allen has involved his entire business career (since 1980) in the business forms/documents segment of the printing industry. He joined Datatel Resources Corporation based in Monaca (Pittsburgh), PA, in 1982 initially as its Vice President of Marketing and developed the company's national presence as a trade manufacturer for long-run forms products.
In 1993, Allen was appointed President of Datatel Resources Corporation. He transitioned Datatel Resources Corporation from a traditional forms manufacturer to a specialized producer of jumbo rolls and cut sheets for laser and ink jet imaging.
As an active member of the Print Services Distribution Association (PSDA), Allen served on the Board of Directors of the Document Management Industries Association (DMIA) from 1995–1999 and named Manufacturer Vice President of DMIA in 1998. Additionally, Allen was awarded "Forms Pro of the Year" in 1996 by a leading industry publication.
In October 2017, Allen oversaw the sale of Datatel Resources Corporation to Wise Business Forms.
In January of 2021, Allen joined Corporate Development Associates as an Associate. In December of 2023, Allen was named Managing Director of CDA's Pittsburgh, PA, office.
In 1993, Allen was appointed President of Datatel Resources Corporation. He transitioned Datatel Resources Corporation from a traditional forms manufacturer to a specialized producer of jumbo rolls and cut sheets for laser and ink jet imaging.
As an active member of the Print Services Distribution Association (PSDA), Allen served on the Board of Directors of the Document Management Industries Association (DMIA) from 1995–1999 and named Manufacturer Vice President of DMIA in 1998. Additionally, Allen was awarded "Forms Pro of the Year" in 1996 by a leading industry publication.
In October 2017, Allen oversaw the sale of Datatel Resources Corporation to Wise Business Forms.
In January of 2021, Allen joined Corporate Development Associates as an Associate. In December of 2023, Allen was named Managing Director of CDA's Pittsburgh, PA, office.
Clients by Industry
Distributors and manufacturers of plain or printed/converted paper products as used on business machines or in the office environment. Allen will also focus on manufacturers and ink-jet imaging/mailing service companies.
Geographic Area Serviced
All of the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Credentials and Education
Allen is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati (1982) with a BS in Business Administration. Allen also has a Master's in Business Administration from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh (1991).
Personal Life
Allen is an avid tennis player and a Pittsburgh sports fan. Additionally, he proudly supports the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business through an annual scholarship fund.