Background
Parkinson, Joseph L. was born on August 6, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas, United States.
lawyer electronics company executive
Parkinson, Joseph L. was born on August 6, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas, United States.
Bachelor, Columbia College, 1967; Juris Doctor, Tulane University, 1971; Master of Laws in Taxation, New York University, 1972.
Law clerk to judge, United States Court Appeals (5th circuit), New Orleans, 1972-1973; assistant professor of law, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1973-1974; consultant, Baker & McKenzie, New York City, 1974-1975; assistant professor of law, New York University, 1974-1975; associate, Moffatt, Thomas, Barrett & Blanton, Boise, Idaho., 1975-1977; partner, Lloyd & Parkinson, Boise, 1978-1980; partner, Parkinson, Lojek & Penland, Boise, 1980-1984; president, Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, 1980-1985; chairman, chief Executive officer, Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, since 1985; now chairman, ceo, 8x8, Santa Clara, California. Board directors Sematech, Austin, Texas, Standard Microsystems, Long Island, New York.
Trustee Boise State University Foundation, since 1985. Board directors Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Boise, since 1986. Member Semiconductor Industry Association (board directors since 1988), Arid Club, CraneCreek Country Club.
Son of Douglas R. and Jane E. (Peck) P. Child by previous marriage, Jay Curtis.
