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David ParsonsChief Information Officer
Areas of Expertise:
- IT strategic solutions
- Business transformation
- Business process improvement
- Transformational leadership
Education:
- MBA, IT Management, Western Governors University
- Master of Science, Management and Leadership, Western Governors University
- BBA, University of Kentucky
David has extensive management and leadership experience in multiple industries including manufacturing, retail, automotive, and service segments. He is a Harlan, Kentucky native and University of Kentucky Gatton School of Business graduate. He relocated to the east Tennessee area in 1993 after several years of store development for a McDonald’s franchisee and for Ryan’s Family Steakhouses, Inc. and began a 20-year career with England, Inc., which is the largest portfolio company in the La-Z-Boy family.
Gallaher is now offering hosted and managed services for access control and video surveillance that are tailored to small and medium businesses.
David also has embarked upon several entrepreneurial ventures, including an online tactical supplies store. He recently completed an MBA and MSML from Western Governors University, and enjoys spending time with his two German Shepherd Dogs, Jax and Kyra. He has been a private pilot since 2002.
Since joining Gallaher, he has been diligently focused on transformational projects that are aligned with the company mission and strategic objectives, that ultimately will contribute to delivery of excellent project and service satisfaction for our clients.