My Bio

Gary “Parky” Parkinson

Contact

Telephone- (714) 671-0670 or cell (714) 321-6331

E-Mail- parky2@aol.com

Born

June 22, 1948, Schenectady, New York

Raised in Roanoke, Virginia

Education

Certificate in The Art of Spiritual Direction- Loyola Marymount University, L.A., 2011    

M.A. Christian Apologetics- Biola University, La Mirada, Ca.., 2001

B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Administration- Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 1973

B.A. Economics- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., 1971

     

Professional History

1990-present  Proprietor/ Managing Member- Summit Restaurant Co., Fullerton, Ca.

2001-2010     Adjunct Professor of Business and Management- Biola University

1983-1990     Managing Partner- Catch Restaurant Company, Anaheim, Ca.

1982-1983    Area Supervisor, Regional Supervisor- El Torito, La Fiesta Restaurants, Irvine, Ca.

1974-1982     General Manager,District Manager-Charley Browns Restaurants, Host International                          Inc., Santa Monica, Ca.

1973-1974     Unit Manager- Davres Crown Center Restaurants, ARA Services, Kansas City, Mo.

Other Professional/ Community Affiliations, Awards

Past Director- St. Jude Heritage Foundation, Fullerton, Ca.

            Chair-Care for the Poor Committee

Past Vice Chair- Food Sanitation Advisory Council, Orange County Board of Supervisors

Advisory Board- Biola University School of Business, La Mirada, Ca.

Advisory Board- Lutheran High School of Orange County, Orange, Ca.

Past Director- Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Anaheim, Ca.

Past President- California Restaurant Association, Orange County Chapter

Past Director- California Restaurant Association, Sacramento, Ca.

Mentor of the Year, California Restaurant Association- 2004

Restaurateur of the Year, Orange County Chapter, California Restaurant Association- 2006

Other Current Information

 Married in 1979 to my beautiful wife LuAnn, and have two wonderful daughters, Natalie age 30, and Nicole age 20, son in law Vic, and gorgeous granddaughter, Malaia. We have lived in the city of Yorba Linda since 1984, and have resided in North Orange County since 1975. Extra-professional hobbies include gardening, reading, cycling, swimming, boating, and watersports.  My passion is teaching to any age group that is willing to listen.