About the Firm: How did you get started? After graduating from Southern Illinois University, I worked in animal husbandry field for several years. The desire to increase revenue while controlling my destiny led me to the futures industry. My first position in the futures industry was as a broker with Heinold Commodities. Then, in 1984 I started Allendale Inc. with partner Bill Biedermann. Our focus was to provide the best service possible to our customers and reward the personnel that worked the hardest. We are a full service brokerage firm and our customers are still our most important asset. Do…