He notably served his country in the U.S. Army for 28 years, having spent 20 years overseas in 40 different countries.
HUNTSVILLE, AL, April 01, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Richard H. Parker has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Parker is a distinguished management analyst currently serving as a senior business planning analyst with the U.S. Army Materiel Command. Since 2023, he has brought his extensive expertise to this role, conducting qualitative analysis and monitoring trends and changes in government policy and law. His responsibilities extend beyond the army to encompass global logistics management for most of the U.S. Department of Defense. Before acquiring this post, Mr. Parker began serving as the executive director at the U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity within the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command/Army Materiel Command in 2020, where he continues demonstrating his leadership and strategic planning skills.
Previously, Mr. Parker served as chief of staff at the Futures and Concepts Center from 2017 to 2020, where he played a pivotal role in shaping future military concepts and capabilities. He was also the director of the U.S. Army Mission Command Capability Development and Integration Directorate between 2014 and 2017, overseeing the development of mission command strategies. His tenure as the director for forces, resources, and assessments (J-8) at U.S. Forces Korea from 2008 to 2014 also stands out as a career highlight. In this capacity, Mr. Parker managed a substantial budget and contributed significantly to the planning and implementation of the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys project. He notably served his country in the U.S. Army for 28 years, having spent 20 years overseas in 40 different countries.
Aside from his work-related interests, Mr. Parker has been adamant about supporting various nonprofit entities, such as Doctors Without Borders, the American Cancer Society, and the American Heart Association. He also contributes to the Combined Federal Campaign, the workplace giving program of the U.S. federal government, whose mission is to promote and support philanthropy.
Mr. Parker's extensive academic background included an Associate of Arts from Georgia Military College, a Bachelor of Arts in history from Eastern Michigan University, a Master of Public Administration from Western Kentucky University, a master's degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College, and a Doctor of Philosophy in management in organizational leadership from the University of Phoenix in 2017; he is a life member of the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business.
Eager to continue contributing his expertise after departing from the U.S. Department of Defense, Mr. Parker envisions providing consulting services potentially to foreign nations while leveraging his vast experience in military operations and strategic planning. In recognition of his exceptional service, he has been decorated with two Legion of Merit Awards from the U.S. Army, marking him as an individual who has consistently demonstrated outstanding professionalism and commitment to his country's defense infrastructure.
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