Professional Development Meeting

 Thursday 20 May 2010

Building a World Class Company in Small Town USA

Presented by: Jeffery A. Parker

Classic at Noble

1024 Noble Street

Anniston, Al.

Time: 6:30 P.M. Cost: $20.00

For Reservations Contact:

Bob Jackson 435-8626 or operations@waterjet.net

David Curl 241-1330 or David.curl@nabiusa.com

Erin Woodruff 235-6439 or erin.woodruff@robbinsgioia.com

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Noon on Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Building a World Class Company in Small Town USA

            Presented by: Jefferey A. Parker

    Mr. Parker received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Jacksonville State University. Upon graduation he quickly moved up the corporate ranks at General Foods Corporation, ConAgra, and Sara Lee Corporation. By age 31, he was the youngest Division President at Sara Lee and by 33, was running two Sara Lee companies. He went on to very large privately held firms in Ca. and Ga., turning both around, restoring profitability, and achieving all-time record profits.

    At age 40, Mr. Parker retired and became the Executive-in-Residence at his alma mater, JSU. He has twice been awarded the College of Business faculty teaching award. He teaches primarily the capstone course for both undergraduates and MBA's.

    Five years ago, Mr. Parker helped the fledgling Sarrell Dental Center by becoming their CEO. It has grown from four staff and no full-time dentists, to over 130 staff, of which 23 are dentists. Sarrell Dental is the largest dental practice of any type in Alabama. They now have 8 offices, world-class technology, apply for no grants, and have no long term debt. The Sarrell Dental Centers are the largest employer of JSU business school graduates, for the last four years. Mr. Parker personally selects the best and brightest out of his classes to work at Sarrell.

    Mr. Parker has helped send over 60 students to JSU on the scholarship he personally funded. He is married to Diana Parker and they split time between their residences in Anniston, Al. and Atlanta Ga.