William H. “Buddy” Allen

Contributor

William H. “Buddy” Allen, a contributor to Delta Strategy Group, is a seasoned agricultural expert who has served as the President/CEO of American Cotton Shippers Association since January 1, 2019. Allen sits on the Agricultural Advisory Board of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and is the past Chairman of the Committee for International Co-operation Between Cotton.

After earning his degree from the University of Mississippi, Mr. Allen gained Capitol Hill experience from both the Office of United States Senator Thad Cochran and his involvement in The Macon Edwards Company, where he provided service to the American Cotton Shippers Association. He is a partner in A&J Planting Company, a vertically integrated agribusiness in Tunica, Mississippi, encompassing row crop production, ground and areal application services, seed and crop protection retail, an extensive grain storage, drying, and shipping operation, and agricultural real estate holdings in Mississippi.

Mr. Allen is a native of Belzoni, Mississippi and resides in Tunica, Mississippi. He is married to the former Allison Johnson, and they have three daughters.