Parrish is a 1988 graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelors Degree in Telecommunications; Associates Degree in Theater Sound Design.

In April of 1993 he founded a small public relations firm in Alexandria, Louisiana. Most responsible for operations management and new business development, Parrish enjoyed many roles in strategic planning and customer relations.

 

In 1998 Parrish became heavily involved with workforce development.  Once accepted into the National Speaker's Association, he quickly became passionate about designing and developing his own programs based on the interpersonal disciplines of Human Performance Improvement (HPI).

 

In 2001 Parrish was recognized by the Louisiana department of Labor as a primary training provider under the Incumbent Worker's Training Program (IWTP). Parrish is the author and instructor of three specialized courses currently used within IWTP.

 

Inspired by many in the field of Psychology, Parrish's greatest influence has been Daniel Goleman and his research on Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace.  Most all of the instruction and content from Parrish deals with improved decision making based on new levels of personal responsibility.

 

Parrish has served his community as President of the Board for The Boys and Girls Club of Central Louisiana, as well as a board member for the Rapides Parish Workforce Investment Board's Youth Council.

 

Today you will find Parrish as a published author on the subjects of personal/professional development, adult learning and organizational health.  He enjoys his association with the National Speakers Association and conducting training seminars around the country.

 

Parrish is devoted to his wife and four children.  The family worships at CalvaryBaptistChurch whereby he leads a bible study and participates in a spiritual men's group.