Jim Allen’s vision transformed how infrastructure works — and how communities grow.
In the 1990s, Jim Allen turned his focus from craftsmanship to connectivity.
By pioneering regional toll roads and later inventing a 99% accurate open-road tolling system, he removed the barriers of traditional toll booths and opened the way for smarter, faster travel.
His innovations became the backbone of systems like E-ZPass, SunPass, and TxTag, adopted nationwide.
Today, that same spirit of transformation drives Jim’s mission to design infrastructure that’s not just functional — but visionary.