Bernard Parker Iii Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Michigan, United States

As the VP of External Affairs, I oversee SMART’s local, state and federal policy and Community Liaison team. My position is responsible for building and deepening strategic alliances, creating, expanding relationships with media, policymakers, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne County governments, coalitions, industry leaders, residents, influencers and stakeholders.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Director, Government Relations serves a key part of the Chamber's Government Relations team. As member of the team I am able to exhibit strong working knowledge of government, public policy and the City of Detroit. Coordinate lobbying efforts with input from other team members and Chamber's multi-client lobbyist and the oversight of the Vice President, Government Relations. Conduct Policy advocacy primarily before the City of Detroit and suburban counties. Implement lobbying strategies, including but not limited to: testimony before committees, participation with and leadership coalitions, direct contact with legislators, staff and policy development with the Detroit Regional Chamber membership. Attend political fundraisers and community events in Lansing and Detroit region related to work. Work to develop and advocate for the Chamber's public policy positions in front of the City of Detroit, suburban counties and State of Michigan. My position plays a key role in the execution of the Detroit Regional Chamber's political acton committees fundraising and endorsements.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Director of Commission Affairs (DCA) contributes to the Wayne County Commission (WCC) mission by working with executive staff to develop, implement and communicate WCC short and long-term policy agendas on behalf of the Wayne County Commission Chair. DCA serves as the key liaison with local, state and federal legislators, the WCC and relevant offices within the local, state and federal elected branches and other key stakeholders and advocacy groups.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Executed planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities, projects and operations of the Public Service Department divisions which includes, Construction & Engineering, Road Maintenance, Environmental Services Group and Procurement.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Appointed by the Wayne County Executive as the Deputy Chief of Staff and Government Liaison. Assisted with the Chief of Staff with the day-to-day administrative duties for the Wayne County Executive's Offices, including but limited to staff reviews, KPI's, approving and signing of all contracts, grants, and appointment transmittals to the Wayne County Commission for recommendations and final approvals. Executed signed contracts in excess of one (1) million dollars. Managed Wayne County Executive's component boards and managed the relationship building and lobbying for all fifteen (15) Wayne County Commissioners (for key vote and approvals) as it pertains to the Wayne County Executive's agendas. Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with forty-three (43) Mayors, Township Supervisors which all reside within the corporate limits of Wayne County, Michigan.

Bp3 and Associates, LLC is a leader in providing quality strategic analysis services that build strengthen and enhance our clients’ market share and growth potential. This is done largely through creating, maintaining and deepening key client relationships, assisting with “client-partnering” and helping our clients to become more market focused and driven which allow them to capture and secure more development opportunities within municipal and private organizations. Our clients include construction, engineering, architectural, and waste management companies. Simply, when companies feel they don’t have strong chance procuring a project; they call Bp3 to improve the odds.

I’ve enjoyed the privilege of working with great leaders within the City of Detroit, Walbridge Aldinger and Insituform Technologies to name a few. As a registered Lobbyist in the State of MI, I’ve enjoyed an exciting tenure in Public Administration, Law and Business Development. I’ve worked tirelessly on many political campaigns (local, state and federal). I’ve coordinated the Public Hearing for Wayne County Commission’s Committee on Public Safety & Judiciary Post 911, and served on the City of Detroit Transition Team for the City of Detroit Public Lighting Department. I’ve participated on the City of Detroit’s Purchasing Ordinance Committee (Executive Order Number 4; as it relates to equalization on bids and proposals). I’ve had the opportunity to coordinate and monitor various significant construction projects, to-wit: Water & Sewerage $80 Million Cured and Placed project, Ford Field, Tiger Stadium, MGM, Greek Town and Motor City Casinos, and the building of Compuware Headquarters.