Allen A. Lawton III

Allen A. Lawton III

Owner & President, Transfer Enterprises

Allen A. Lawton III is the President of Transfer Enterprises, a New England-based office furniture company with a nationwide reach and a reputation built over nearly 35 years in the industry. Under his leadership, the company has evolved into a full-service provider specializing in new, remanufactured, and pre-owned office furniture, along with large-scale decommissioning and relocation services.

Allen has played a key role in expanding Transfer Enterprises beyond traditional furniture sales, focusing on high-value solutions for corporate clients, state and federal agencies, and institutional buyers. His approach emphasizes efficiency, sustainability, and maximizing asset value—helping clients reduce costs through strategic reuse, remanufacturing, and liquidation of office environments.

Known for his hands-on leadership style, Allen works closely with teams across sales, operations, and manufacturing to drive performance and innovation. He has also led the development of proprietary products, including American-made laminate solutions designed to improve functionality and durability in modern workspaces.

With a strong understanding of both the primary and secondary furniture markets, Allen continues to position Transfer Enterprises for aggressive growth, with a focus on expanding manufacturing, e-commerce platforms, and nationwide service capabilities. His leadership is driven by a simple principle: identify inefficiencies in the market and build solutions that create real value for customers.