About the Founder

Dr. Parker is a focused, versatile (retired) U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (E9), academic advisor, and educator with more than 32 years of valuable experience in Global Supply Chain Management, Strategic Leadership, and Adult Education & Training. Dr. Parker serves as an adjunct instructor for Georgia Southern University. He teaches the Resilience-Building Leader Program Exam preparation courses, where he facilitates courses in creating a positive organizational climate, team cohesion, purpose, team learning, and organizational learning. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor currently teaching the Masters in Logistics & Supply Chain Management courses for the College of Business, Department of Decision Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Dr. Parker previously served as the Education Services Specialist for Creech Air Force Base. He provided military members and their families information, counseling, and direction on educational programs and eligibility. His core strength is his ability to transition educational strategy into reality. He is committed to  flawless technology management and change management and has been acknowledged as an intuitive tactician and problem- solver with the talent and experience to deliver breakthrough success. Moreover, he is respected as a leader who inspires commitment, cooperation, and communication across diverse groups of skilled professionals.

About Founder

Education

  • Doctorate in Business Administration, Global Operations Supply Chain Management, Capella University
  • Master of Arts in Adult Education & Training, Trident University International
  • Master of Arts in Leadership, Bellevue University
  • Bachelor of Science in Logistics Management, Bellevue University
  • Associate of Applied Science, Transportation Management, Community College of the Air Force
  • Associate of Applied Science, Human Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force
  • Diploma National Defense University, Joint Forces Staff College
  • Diploma Air University, Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy (Correspondence)
  • Diploma Air University, United States Air Force First Sergeants Academy
  • Diploma Air University, United States Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy
  • Diploma EU Public Procurement, Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online
  • Certificate Resilience-Building Leader Professional Trainer (RBLP-T)

Honors & Awards

  • Summa Cum Laude – Trident University- (2022)

  • Adjunct Award for Service – Embry-Riddle Worldwide Campus, College of Business – (2021)

  • Awarded Meritorious Service Medal – United States Air Force – (2018)

  • Featured in the Stars and Stripes Magazine “Dr. Chief: Enlisted Leader Inspires Higher Education.” – (2017)

  • Summa Cum Laude – Capella University – (2014)

  • Fred Archer Military Leadership Award – (2012)

  • Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award – (2010)

Authored Work

  • Leadership in Flight: Four first sergeant perspectives. – (2018)

  • Active Professional Development: A relook may be in order. – (2017)

  • Five Lanes of a Chief. – (2015)

  • Dissertation. Contingency Factors Influencing Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in Supply Chain Organizations. – (2014)