I was born and raised in Memphis
Tennessee until the age of 13 when my family moved with the military to other
parts of the country. After returning to Memphis, I met my wife Pat while
working our way through College. Pat is an Electrical Engineering
Designer. Our son has been involved in music and Ministry
since High School and as an accomplished musician having traveled
throughout the world performing. He has since received his Masters Degree
and is the Director of Bands for one of the largest private Christian
Schools in the Mid-South.
Through the years
I have owned and or managed many businesses. I currently operate a
successful Professional Construction Consultant business I founded 12 years
ago. I am a Licensed Tennessee General Contractor who has held most of
the mechanical and engineering licenses offered in Tennessee. I value my
Mechanical Degree but realize the practical experience I possess makes all the
difference.
As an Adjunct
Faculty member with Southwest Tennessee Community College, I developed and
taught a course for Professional Home Inspectors.
As a manager of
Federal Express over aircraft and trucking operations in East Tennessee, I
demonstrated my ability to manage dozens of employees, recruited businesses to
use FedEx services and administered a multi-million dollar budget.
I have played an
active roll in Community Service all of my adult life. I am a former DEA, US
Customs Search and Rescue Mission Pilot with the United States Air Force Civil
Air Patrol.
I promote
participation in the Locks of Love program for children stricken with cancer,
and many local animal rescue groups. I have been working to educate the
public about the true nature of wolves for 32 years. Recently I created a
local radio talk show in 2008 that is dedicated to exposing corrution in
government and restoring our constitutional rights and liberties. It is
on WLRM-1380-AM Monday -Friday at 3PM. It is called The Voice of
Truth with Mike Parsons.
Solving Problems
I
was able to persuade the Tipton County Election Commission to purge over 300
deceased registered voters from the rolls by comparing their list to that of
the deceased citizens in the State Records. The first time in Tipton
County history this had been done. Shelby County later followed this
suggestion and purged over 3000 deceased voters who were still registered to
vote.
Leadership For The Future
My real-world experience and background in business will
allow me to lead the way in recruiting the businesses that will create new jobs
in the community and allow sales taxes the stay in the county. This will
benefit many citizens who wish to work closer to home and consumers who wish to
drive less and support the local economy. Continued failure in this area
will result in increases in property taxes and fees.
Building For The Future
Pat and I bought a small farm in the
southeast Tipton County several years ago and have lived and worked in the
community long enough to see what is good and what is corrupt. Having
lived in Memphis most of my life and in other parts of the country I have a
keen awareness of what works and what does not. Because I am no ones
puppet and I cannot be bought, I am looked down upon by the “Old Boy
Network”. The fact is the “old boy network" is only good for a
select few. Even those in the network realize they only have influence to
a certain level. They lose every time when opposed by someone higher in
the network. We can do better. We must do better. We will
never attract a major manufacturer to the community with the cloud of
corruption looming overhead. If you have had enough of the empty suits,
empty promises, indifference and neglect join my team. If you want a
county executive who will work hard for the good of the entire community vote
Mike Parsons.
What others say about Mike:
“My wife and I have known Mike Parsons for
almost 10 years and since the day we met, we have observed and come to believe
that Mike is a very special individual. His knowledge and compassion for
all living things surpasses most others. He is extremely down to earth
and will go out of his way to take time to help his fellow man with any problem
or question he or she may have. Mike is a self made businessman who is
energetic with a positive can-do attitude, who is not afraid to stand up for
what is right. He will not back down from corrupt “business as usual”
politics. He is a spiritual man of prayer that has a loving wife that is
behind his every endeavor. We feel that Mike has great ideas with the
common sense, passion and perseverance to see them through.”
- Alan
and Jackie Slayton
"My husband and
I first met Mike 8 years ago and he has been a friend ever
since. However, we do not support him on that basis alone. He is
fair-minded, honest and compassionate. His commitment to bettering our
community has been so inspiring that for the first time in our personal
voting experience, we don't fell we are voting for the lesser of two
evils. Mike is absolutely the man for the job. We feel secure with
the future of our community safely in his hands."
-Mrs. Patricia Baxter
"I just wanted to
say that while visiting a friend in nearby Brighton, Tennessee a few years ago;
I have memories of meeting Mike and his wife Pat and their being so nice to me
showing me all over their new home they were building and the views. Mike is
truly a man who stands by what he believes in. I pray he wins his election, as
he is a kind, smart and stands his ground." - Reverend Tee Andrews
"I have known Mike Parsons for 20 years. I know
him to be honest and straight forward. We met while serving in the US Air
Force, Civil Air Patrol. We flew for the D.E.A. and US Customs on many
drug missions. Mike understands the problem with drugs in the
community. I have had many business dealings with Mike and found him to
be a man of his word."
- Jerry Thomas Thomas
Brothers Excavation
I have personally owned
and studied wolves for nearly 32 years. They have always been a part of
our family.
My Native American
ancestors kept and domesticated wolves throughout their existence as one of the
seven Cherokee Clans. The Wolf Clan; so named because of their strong
identification to the wolf. The wolves helped with hunting,
protection and most importantly child care. My wife has been involved in
this effort for 26 years and has contributed with research of historical fact
finding. I was personally involved in the relocation of Canadian wolves
to Yellowstone National Park in the mid 90's. I have been, and am
available to do lectures and presentations at local schools on the topic of The
History of Wolves in North America.
It is our goal to
educate and inform the public about the true nature of the wolf and dispel the
false myths. From time to time we have pups available for families
to adopt. All of our pups sold through the years have made great family
companion animals. Some of our pups have even gone on to be ambassadors
in the community including the mascot for the Cordova Wolves football team and
Rossville High School. They have made great companion animals for
children and adults with cancer, autism and many other conditions where a
special nature is needed. We have even had some of our wolf hybrids go on
to be in the movies including the two wolves used in the making
of the movie, Dances With Wolves. Yes, those were wolf
hybrids from our pack.
