Our Team
JIM LARUE
Owner
AT ALLEGRA Since 1988
FROM Evanston, IL
EXPERIENCE
- Clemson University, BS in Engineering Technology
- University of Houston, MBA
- Formerly with Square D Company, Sr. Sales Engineer in Houston, College Station, and St. Louis
- Many years of experience with creative customer solutions, problem solving, and value enhancement
INTERESTING FACTS
- I am happily married Janice, and we have two sons in college: James in ChemE at Texas A&M and Jake in Construction Science at Oklahoma State
- I enjoy playing golf, snow skiing, biking, and community service
STEVEN MAY
Manager
AT ALLEGRA Since 1991
FROM Glen Ellen, IL
EXPERIENCE
- Over 30 years experience in the printing industry
INTERESTING FACTS
- Outside of work, I am exceptionally proud of my beautiful daughter, Riley, who makes straight-As in school. I am a huge fan of the Dallas Stars, a shared passion between father and son, Ethan.
HILLARY HUENS
Account Manager
AT ALLEGRA Since 1999
FROM Dallas, TX
EXPERIENCE
- 20 years of print shop experience
INTERESTING FACTS
- I enjoy reading and gardening
- I love being a mom
CHRIS HUENS
Mailing Services
AT ALLEGRA Since 2005
FROM Plano, TX
EXPERIENCE
- Over 20 years experience in printing (letterpress and offset)
- Certified Mail Design Professional
- Certified Direct Mail Professional
INTERESTING FACTS
- I love spending time with my wife and son
- I enjoy being outdoors and music
KIMBERLY PICKERING
Sales & Graphics
AT ALLEGRA Since 2006
FROM Plano, TX
EXPERIENCE
- "Top 10 Honors Sales Club" Award Winner - 2019 & 2017 - Alliance Franchise Brands
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design Cum Laude from Texas Tech University
- Plano West Senior High School - Class of 2001
INTERESTING FACTS
- Wife. Dog Mom. Beer Lover.
- Kappa Alpha Theta
- My husband and I compete in Home Brewing Competitions - Follow us: IG & FB - LapDog Brew Co.
CAROL SIMPSON
Customer Service & Graphic Design
AT ALLEGRA Since May 2017
FROM McKinney, TX
EXPERIENCE
- Over 20 years in the print industry
- BFA in commercial art and graphics from Stephen F. Austin State University
INTERESTING FACTS
- I enjoy spending time at art museums, drawing, painting, and photography
- I have 2 dogs: Ginger, a Lab, Australian shepherd mix and Stella, a Yorkie Mix, along with 2 cats: Rosie and Sophie
KAYLYNN WEIR
Digital Specialist Support
AT ALLEGRA Since March 2008
FROM Richardson, TX
EXPERIENCE
- 16 years experience in the print industry – digital printing, bindery, management
- Associates Degree from Collin College
INTERESTING FACTS
- My husband and I were high school sweethearts and got married on our 12th anniversary
- We host a bi-weekly board game evening
STEPHANIE SHIN
Customer Service
AT ALLEGRA Since November 2016
FROM Houston, TX
EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree from Dallas College
- 18 years of experience in customer service
INTERESTING FACTS
- I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, and baking!
MELISSA NGUYEN
Customer Service
AT ALLEGRA Since 2018
FROM Dallas, TX
EXPERIENCE
- Graduated from The Art Institute
INTERESTING FACTS
- My coworkers tell me I have an infectious laugh!
ERIC JOHNSON
Graphic Designer
AT ALLEGRA Since 2018
FROM Lawrence, KS
EXPERIENCE
- Degrees in Graphic Design and English from JCCC/University of Kansas
INTERESTING FACTS
- Co-founder of SeedCo Studios in Lawrence, KS
- I am an avid fan of Kansas Jayhawks basketball. Rock Chalk!
- I work in mixed media art when not doing graphic design at Allegra
