The Book

BOB PARKS Founder and Chairman

Following his graduation from Middle Tennessee State University in 1970, Bob Parks was employed as an underwriter for State Farm Insurance. A short time later he purchased his first home, the catalyst that landed him where he is today. “Buying that first house got me hooked on real estate. I was completely infatuated with it,” Bob said. Deciding to convert his interest into a career, Bob became a licensed Realtor in 1972 and joined Clark Maples Realty in Murfreesboro. After spending three years as an affiliate broker, Bob decided

to put his philosophies to work as broker of his own real estate company.

Fairness. Honesty. Commitment. These are the guiding principles upon which Bob Parks founded and built a successful business when he opened in 1975. “The true measure of commitment is one’s willingness to give not only of his resources, but also of his personal time.” • Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce - President & Board • Business Person of the Year (1986) • Business Legend of the Year (1998) • Rutherford 20/20 - President & Board • Rutherford County Association of Realtors - President & Board • 1981 Realtor of the Year • United Way - President & Board • American Heart Association of Realtors, Hall of Fame Award 2002 • The Guidance Center - board • Optimist Club - President & Board • Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors - Hall of Fame Award (2002) • MTSU College of Business - Exemplar Award (2001) • MTSU - 1998 Distinguished Alumni • Blue Raider Athletic Association - President 2000-2001 • MTSU Foundation - Trustee • Motlow State Community College - Trustee • Stones River Country Club - President & Board • Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors - President & Board • Walking Horse Celebration - Hall of Fame (2002) • Christmas for the Children - Bob Parks Realty • Primary Care and Hope Clinic - Bob and Marie Parks are major contributors and host to 2002 fundraiser • YMCA Humanitarian of the Year Award 2006 • Opened The Premier Property Group in Florida – June 2007