I rise today to recognize Greg Parker, who has been given a 2026 Legacy Leader Award by the Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum. Greg is the founder and executive chairman of Parker's Kitchen, a convenience store chain that has earned the honor of Convenience Store Chain of the Year and is known for high-quality foodservice, strategic growth, and cutting-edge technology. On top of building a successful business, Greg has been recognized as Foodservice Leader of the Year, Tech Executive of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year, among many other accolades. While Greg's business impact is significant, his love and admiration for his community are even greater. Greg has donated more than $30 million to make a transformative impact across Georgia and South Carolina in four key areas: education, hunger, healthcare, and heroes. We are honored to have a leader like Greg advocate for Georgia's communities.
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Recognizing Greg Parker for his contributions to the community and business achievements.
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