The Parks Professional Group is one of the state’s rising business development service leaders. Founded by Rodney O. Parks, whose leadership has been recognized by the state’s leading business publication, governor appointments and his extensive professional experience.

PPG is grounded by the call to service. Parks, himself, cited the words of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as an inspiration, “Anyone can be great because anyone can serve.”

PPG provides subject matter expertise in the fields of leadership development, end user business productivity and strategic financial consulting.

Mr. Parks is a degreed professional with more than 20 years of progressive experience in the areas of cash, investment and liability management.  He generated $16 million in assets/liabilities over a three year period and with management oversight of $26 million.  His most recent management position at Merrill Lynch was leading financial advisors to seek new markets and improve efficiency.  His highly developed interpersonal skills have promoted him into positions of leadership and he has management skills with a history of delivering results.  He has a personal motivated attitude to promote advancement in economic development/education, business/financial consulting and strategic analysis.

Mr. Parks has given financial management seminars for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., State of Arkansas, Philander Smith College, University of Arkansas, and the East-West Shrine All-Star Football Game (San Antonio TX).  He has spoken in various churches in central and northwest Arkansas.  He has spoken to numerous nonprofit and governmental organizations throughout Arkansas.

Mr. Parks’ public speaking engagements include the University of Arkansas and Arkansas Tech University. He has also spoken to various civic organizations in the state of Arkansas.

Mr. Parks’ public service includes past and present membership in the Russellville Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce.  In each organization, he was recognized for his leadership. He is a present member of the State Banking Board of Arkansas, past trustee of the Arkansas District Judges Retirement Board and past president of the Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association.  He serves on the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation.

We look forward to working with you,

Rodney Parks