Allen Tomlinson

Healthcare-focused executive operator with 25+ years of experience supporting senior leaders and driving cross-functional execution in complex, fast-moving environments. Proven ability to bring structure to ambiguity, manage leadership workflows, and ensure priorities translate into measurable outcomes. Experienced in building and running operating cadences (OKRs, business reviews, leadership forums) while serving as connective tissue across teams to drive alignment, accountability, and progress.

Known for high ownership, strong judgment, and a bias toward action.

Senior Principal Communications Consultant at Portland General Electric (PGE) (2024-01 – Present)

Strategic advisor supporting enterprise execution and leadership alignment in a complex, matrixed organization.

• Partner with CEO and leadership team to track priorities and ensure follow-through on key initiatives
• Support development and tracking of KPIs and enterprise performance metrics
• Structure leadership agendas and ensure meetings drive clear decisions and accountability
• Act as connective tissue across teams, aligning stakeholders and resolving execution gaps
• Identify bottlenecks and coordinate practical, scalable solutions
• Prepare materials for executive reviews, board discussions, and leadership updates
• Synthesize complex inputs into clear, actionable insights

Director, Marketing & Strategic Communications at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute (2016-01 – 2024-12)

Served as de facto Chief of Staff to Dr. Brian Druker, supporting leadership alignment and execution across a leading academic health system.

• Managed leadership workflows, ensuring priorities were organized, tracked, and executed
• Coordinated cross-functional initiatives across clinical, research, and administrative teams
• Identified gaps and proactively stepped in to remove blockers and drive progress
• Supported leadership meetings, planning cycles, and executive reviews
• Helped structure communication and reporting to ensure clarity and accountability across teams
• Led high-impact initiatives from ambiguity to execution, coordinating multiple stakeholders
• Translated complex priorities into clear plans and actionable workstreams
• Led a 12-person team and managed a $2.7M budget with no budget overruns or manager departures

Founder & Managing Director at A. Tomlinson/Sims Advertising, Inc. (1990-01 – 2016-12)

Founded and led a strategic advisory firm, operating with full ownership across business strategy, execution, and operations.

• Full P&L responsibility, including planning, performance tracking, and operational execution
• Managed multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Coordinated projects across diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment and delivery
• Built systems and processes to improve efficiency and consistency

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations – Auburn University