Political Quotes

“I rise today to celebrate Greg Parker, recipient of the President's Visionary Award at Georgia Southern University. From humble beginnings in 1976 as a one-man operation, Greg Parker built Parker's Kitchen into a powerhouse, serving over 1 million customers weekly across 110 locations. Through relentless innovation and determination, he redefined the convenience store industry and created immense success. Yet, Greg measures his legacy not only by business growth but by his generosity. He has donated more than $30 million to advance education, healthcare, childhood hunger relief, and veterans' causes across our region. In 2019, Parker made the largest gift in Georgia Southern history, transforming the College of Business into the Parker College of Business in support of the next generation of business leaders in Georgia. That single investment created new scholarships, strengthened faculty, and expanded life-changing opportunities for students. His visionary leadership and belief in Georgia Southern's future embody the highest spirit of partnership and service. Georgia Southern is deeply grateful for Greg Parker's continued impact.”