James Wesley Parrish

Background

Parrish, James Wesley was born on August 25, 1946 in Great Bend, Kansas, United States. Son of Clemont Crane and Ruth Elizabeth (Cox) Parrish.

Education

Associate of Arts, Pratt Community College, 1967. Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University, 1973. Juris Doctor cum laude, Washburn University, 1973.

Career

General counsel, Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority, 1973-1977; private practice attorney, Topeka, since 1973; junior partner, Colmery, McClure, Funk, Letourneau and Entz, Topeka, 1978-1979; senior vice president, Brock Hotel Corporation, Topeka, 1979-1983; executive vice president, Showbiz Pizza Place Inc., Topeka, 1979-1983; owner, operator, Showbiz Pizza Place, various locations, 1983-1985; president, Parrish Management Corporation, Topeka, since 1985; securities commissioner, Kansas, since 1991. Trustee Kansas Council on Economics Education, since 1993. Member Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority, since 1993.

Achievements

• James Wesley Parrish has been listed as a reputable securities commissioner, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Republican State of Kansas, 1973-1974, senator, 1975-1980, assistant minority leader, 1977-1980. State chairman Kansas Democratic Party, Topeka, 1985-1991. Captain United States Army Reserve, 1970-1979.

Member North America Securities Administration, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Kansas Bar Association, Kansas Trial Lawyers, Topeka Bar Association, Highland Park Optimists, Highland Park Baseball Association.

Connections

Married Nancy Elaine Buchele, January 31, 1970. Children: Leslie E., Tyler E., James M.

Father:

Clemont Crane Parrish

Mother:

Ruth Elizabeth (Cox) Parrish

Spouse:

Nancy Elaine Buchele

child:

James M. Parrish

child:

Leslie E. Parrish

child:

Tyler E. Parrish