John Parkin

Background

Parkin, John was born on July 28, 1963 in Edenfield, England. Son of Herbert Bridge and Mary Parkin.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors in Engineering, Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, 1984. Master of Science, University Salford, England, 1994. Doctor of Philosophy, University Leeds, England, 2004.

Career

Engineer Mouchel Consulting Engineers, Manchester, England, 1984—1992. Principal W.S. Atkins, Consulting Engineers, 1992—1998. Reader University Bolton, England, since 1998, director cycling projects, since 2003.

Chairman Bolton Strategic Transport Partnership, since 2004, Greater Manchester Education Strategic Partnership, since 2005.

Achievements

• John Parkin has been listed as a noteworthy civil engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: Chartered Institute Logistics and Transport, Institute Civil Engineers, highways and Transportation.

Interests

• Bicycling, walking.

Connections

Married Kathryn Thomas, March 30, 1985. Children: James Thomas, Joseph David.