Andrew Parks

Andrew Parks has a diverse range of work experience across various companies and industries. Most recently, they worked as the Director of Growth & Innovation at Allied Outdoor Solutions starting in 2019. Prior to that, they ran their own consulting practice called AP Growth Strategies, where they helped business leaders develop strategies for business growth in industries such as tech, human capital, and consumer products. Andrew also served as a mentor at FasterCapital, a virtual incubator, where they provided guidance on startup strategy and fundraising. Earlier in their career, Andrew was an investor in a startup called SmartAC.com and served as the COO at Mistbox, which later became SmartAC.com. Andrew also had experience as the COO and Co-Founder at Mistbox while working at HAX, a hardware-related startup accelerator. Before that, Andrew held management and consultant roles at Cameron, focusing on global sourcing, supply chain, and process improvement. Andrew started their career as a Supply Chain Capabilities Analyst at Unilever. Throughout their work experience, Andrew has developed expertise in areas such as supply chain management, business development, digital marketing, fundraising, and startup strategy.

Andrew Parks earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Cedarville University, where they attended from 2003 to 2007. Andrew later pursued a Master of Business Logistics Engineering (MBLE) from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, completing the program between 2007 and 2009. In addition to their degrees, Andrew has obtained several certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Cameron, a Schlumberger company in June 2012, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS in June 2011, and Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt from Cameron in June 2011.