Biography
PERSONAL:
Kevin and his wife of 12 years,
Kerry, live in Spokane with their young children Emelia,
Eve and Ross.
EDUCATION:
Rep. Parker
received his bachelor's degree in political science at Whitworth
University in Spokane. He earned his master's degree in business
administration from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon and
went on to earn a certificate of leadership at Harvard
University.
OCCUPATION:
Rep. Parker is the president of GTG
Ventures, which owns an expanding business of three coffee shops.
Previously, he started and owned Parker and Associates, a
financial services business. In 2009, he was included on Inland
Business Catalyst's "20 under 40" list for emerging young
professionals who are having an impact on the Spokane community.
LEADERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS:
Assistant Republican Whip
Achievement Gap Oversight and
Accountability Committee
PUBLIC SERVICE:
State representative, 2009 - current
He also served
on the staff of former Congressman Smith of Oregon.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
YMCA, board member
Boys & Girls
Club board member
SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Program)
committee member
Meth Action Team
GSI Armed Services
Committee
Young Life
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