Sean Parker is Executive Director of Main Street Ventures.Prior to joining MSV, Sean served as senior director of finance and strategy communications at Nike and head of financial communications at The Kroger Co. Prior to joining Kroger, Sean served as vice president and public relations director for Fifth Third Bancorp, one of the largest U.S. retail and commercial banks. Sean led the team responsible for developing proactive media strategies, building reputation and sharing the stories of business and individuals customers that make our communities thrive. Prior to joining Fifth Third, Sean spent nearly a decade as the external relations manager at Procter & Gamble, specializing in corporate and media relations, brand communications, influencer marketing, government and community relations. Sean is a proud graduate of Howard University. He has completed Leadership Cincinnati and has been a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 40 under 40 award, Cincinnati Profile’s Gentlemen of Style and Substance, YMCA Black and Hispanic Achievers and recognized in Who’s Who in Black Cincinnati. Sean serves on numerous boards and committees, owning the distinction of serving as the youngest member ever on the Cincinnati Board of Education.Sean lives in Cincinnati with his wife Paaras and two young children.Strengthsfinder Assessment: Strategic, Activator, Futuristic, Command, and Woo