James William Parker

Background

Parker, James William was born on April 5, 1938 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of William B. and Irma Jo (Shettlesworth) Parker.

Education

Student, Abilene Christian University, 1959. Bachelor, North Texas State University, 1963.

Career

Consultant P.M.D. Inc., Barrington, Illinois, 1968-1970. Division manager The Southland Corporation, Dallas, 1974-1980, vice president, 1980-1982, executive vice president, 1982-1988. Chairman board, chief executive officer Morningstar Foods Inc., since 1988.

Board directors Milk Industry Foundation, Washington, since 1970. Chairman board, chief executive officer Moringstar Foods, Inc., since 1988.

Achievements

• James William Parker has been listed as a noteworthy food company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1959-1961. Member Charles County Chamber of Chamber (board directors 1975-1978), Southern Association Food Manufacturers (president 1980-1981). Lodge: Rotary (board directors local club 1967-1968).

Interests

• Avocations: reading; skiing.

Connections

Married Linda DeAnn Creech, June 6, 1963. Children– Laura D., Kari L.

Father:

William B. Parker

Mother:

Irma Jo (Shettlesworth) Parker

Spouse:

Linda DeAnn Creech

child:

Kari L. Parker

child:

Laura D. Parker