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Philanthropic

  • Member of the Circle of Care for Children's Hospital
  • Former Board of Directors for the San Diego Opera
  • Former Chairman, Bravo San Diego, an annual Arts and Music Extravaganza
  • Former Board of Directors, Urban Gateways of Chicago {Children's Music and Arts Program}
  • Honorary Chairman-NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner {Oakland/Detroit Suburban Branch}
  • Former Treasurer and Board Member, The Crosby Homeowners Association {Goverance and Financial Management}
  • Contributor San Diego Hospice

William H. Parker

William H. Parker

Senior retail executive who has led global multi-billion businesses by taking companies to their next level by strengthening their positions in the market and developing distinctive strategies to achieve competitive advantage. Turnaround executive who specializes in maximizing the potential and opportunities of distressed companies; also specializes in providing professional business management to small entrepreneurial companies so they achieve their full growth potential:

  • In depth experience in merchandising, product development, international manufacturing, store operations and financial management within department, specialty and discount business formats. Keen understanding of financial key performance indicators so profitability is enhanced and maximized.
  • A corporate executive who has successfully transitioned to the Private Equity arena with an assertive style and a high achievement record.

FORMAT CORPORATE

DEPARTMENT STORES
  • Macy’s: Menswear Buyer
  • May Company: Store Operations; Divisional Merchandise Manager {menswear, children’s wear, soft home}
  • Dayton-Hudson’s: Store General Manager; Divisional Merchandise Manager {menswear, young menswear, sporting goods and footwear}
  • Carson Pirie Scott: Senior Vice President Merchandising-Menswear, Intimate Apparel, Children’s Wear, Footwear
SPECIALTY STORES
  • Old Navy: Vice President of Stores and Operations for the Midwestern Zone
  • Banana Republic: Senior Vice President of Stores and Operations
  • Gateway: President and General Manager of Gateway’s Retail Stores
MASS MERCHANDISERS
  • Target: Divisional Merchandise Manager, Footwear
  • Kmart: Vice President of Marketing and Sales Promotion; Vice President Merchandising, Home Décor

FORMAT ENTREPRENEUR/INVESTOR

PRIVATE COMPANIES
  • Pharmaca, Integrative Pharmacy: Chief Operating Officer
  • Jeanomix {contemporary branded jeans and contemporary sportswear for men and women}

Industry Associations

  • National Retail Federation
    National Retail Federation
  • Consumer Electronics Association
    Consumer Electronics Association
  • Turnaround Management Association
    Turnaround Management Association
  • Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University Minority Director's Development Program
    Kellogg School of Business
  • Discount Store News: The Power 30, The Most Influential People in Discount Retailing 1995
    Discount Store News
  • Founding Member Black Retail Action Group {BRAG}
    Black Retail Action Group
  • Foundation Board of Directors for Empire State College...division of the State University of New York
    Empire State College
  • PMMA Certificate of Distinction For Outstanding Sales Promotion Efforts-Reggie Awards
  • Fashion Institute {division of the State University of New York} Buying and Merchandising Department Hall of Fame
  • Member of the "International Council of Shopping Centers".
 
William H. Parker: Turnaround Executive