Emily Allen

Emily discovered her passion for design at age five, between the pages of Need a House? Call Ms. Mouse! After years spent building forts and treehouses, she joined Dekker’s materials library as a high school intern — the beginning of a career defined by curiosity, creativity, and continuous growth. She remained with the firm after college, advancing through leadership roles before serving as Chief Financial Officer and now Chief Executive Officer.

Emily leads Dekker with a people-first approach, grounded by strategic vision. As CEO, she listens deeply in- and outside the organization to understand what’s possible: aligning the firm around shared purpose. Emily believes the reason we grow is to create opportunity, and that innovation thrives in cultures built on mutual trust and accountability. Focused on continuous improvement and long-term impact, she shapes an environment where everyone knows where we’re going and where their best ideas will take them furthest.

Emily finds fulfillment in combining analytics and imagination to solve complex challenges. Outside the office, she is active in the community and values the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change. A self-described failing gardener, she hopes to one day cultivate a thriving ecosystem around her home. Still inspired by Ms. Mouse, she and her husband continue reimagining what home looks like for their three boys.