Kenneth Parris

Kenneth Parris serves as Chief of Personnel for the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps and Wing Chaplain for the California Wing Civil Air Patrol since December 2024 and October 2023, respectively. With extensive involvement in the California Cadet Corps since March 2019, Kenneth holds roles as 4th Brigade Advisor, Command Chaplain, and Lieutenant Colonel. Kenneth also serves as Asafohene General with the Royal House of Sefwi Obeng-Mim in Ghana and as a Senior Volunteer with the California Highway Patrol. As a Colonel and Chaplain for the Civil Air Patrol, and Staff Deacon at Grace Cathedral, Kenneth is an experienced law enforcement chaplain for the Oakland Police Department and the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. Kenneth’s educational background includes a BA in Political Science from California State University - East Bay, and various diplomas in theological studies, safety, and leadership from several institutions.