Background
Parker, Ellis D. was born on November 1, 1932 in Adams, Tennessee, United States. Son of Ellis A. and Lorene (Qualls) Parker.
Career officer Aviation executive
Parker, Ellis D. was born on November 1, 1932 in Adams, Tennessee, United States. Son of Ellis A. and Lorene (Qualls) Parker.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University Nebraska, 1972. Master of Public Administration, Shippensburg University, 1979. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Miles University, 1989.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1957, advanced through ranks to lieutenant general, 1992, aviation officer, Commander 17th aviation brigade Republic of Korea, 1978-1980. Director requirements army staff Pentagon, Washington, 1980-1983. Assistant division Commander 101st airborne division United States Army, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 1983-1984, commanding general Army Aviation Center School Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1984-1989.
Director army staff Pentagon, Washington, 1989-1992. Board directors Canada Aviation Electronics, 1993—2008, chairman, Chief Executive Officer Canada, 1993—2001, chairman government security committee, 2001—2008. Co-chairman, board directors Doss Aviation.
Board directors Doss Aviation, Colorado Springs. Chairman, board directors Hammer Construction Company, Samson, Alabama, Aereus International, Enterprise, Alabama.
Chairman Fort Rucker Museum Foundation, since 1995. Advisory board Troy University, Dotham, 1992—2002. Chair retiree council for chief of staff United States Army, 1993-1999.
Co-chair Department of Defense Retiree Council, 1994-1999. Member of Chamber of Commerce, Army Association American, Enterprise Chamber of Commerce (Chairman board directors 1993-1995), Association United States Army (member executive committee Fort Rucker chapter 1994, named to Army Aviation Hall of Fame 1994), Retired Officers Association (board member), Army Aviation Association American (president,, Order of St. Michel, Gold 1992), Enterprise Rotary Club (Paul Harris fellow).
Married Judy C. Matthews, December 24, 1952. Children: Donald S., Phillip R., David B.