Tom Parrish Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn

The Scarlett Family Foundation, is a 501c3 private foundation established in 2005 which supports Middle Tennessee students through scholarships, grants and funding for educational programs.Chief Operating Officer (July 2016 - present)Managing the day-to-day operations and relationships with grant seekers, recipients, and key business partners.Executive Director (November 2007 - June 2016)Served as the chief administrator charged with carrying out the mission and representing the foundation in the community. Reporting to the board of directors, responsibilities included the administrative leadership for the daily operations of the foundation. Other responsibilities include marketing and managing the college scholarship program and education grants.

Brentwood, Tn

The Human Capital Group, Inc., a Gallagher Company, was launched in 2000 with a mission to serve clients—attracting and acquiring the most qualified leaders in less time and at a greater value than our industry peers.

Franklin, Tn

Founder of an independent consulting practice created to provide executive management solutions for businesses and non-profit organizations. Services include interim and part-time executive leadership, strategic planning, project management, organizational development, and operations management.

Brentwood, Tn

In June of 2003, I became the leader of the newly created Supply Chain Management team; responsible for all aspects of managing $500M in inventory. My charge was to develop the Supply Chain strategy, structure, job descriptions, and incentive programs programs for centralizing and aligning replenishment.

Responsible for developing and executing the strategic business plans for 23 departments; contributing $700M, or 48% of the total company sales volume in 2003. This included developing and achieving the sales, gross margin, inventory, and inventory turnover and return on investment plans to support the corporate strategic business plan. In this role I led a team of 16 individuals consisting of Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and Merchandise Administrators.

Began my career at Tractor Supply Company as an Assistant Buyer, and was promoted to Buyer in 1995. As a buyer I was responsible for managing the Merchandising and Marketing functions for 6 departments. This included developing a comprehensive, strategic business plan aimed at increasing market share, while achieving budgeted plans for sales, gross margin and inventory. In this role I successfully developed and launched private lable brands in Livestock Feed, Equestrian Products, Pet Supplies, and Men's Apparel. Twice earning the Buyer of the Year award in 1997 and 1998.

B.S.

Activities and Societies: A-Club member, Beta Beta Beta honor society

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