Dylan Gray Parker

Dylan Gray Parker is an experienced culinary and business professional currently serving as General Manager, Chef Manager, and Executive Chef at Epicurean Group since May 2022. Additionally, Dylan owns and operates HomeCook, a private chef and event catering service, since July 2019. Previous roles include Head Chef at IVINSON MEMORIAL HOME FOR AGED, Business Advisor at DexYP, and Territory Sales Manager at Fry and Associates, Inc., a full-service park and playground company. Dylan co-founded the company 11 and worked as a Facility Supervisor at The University of Iowa. Early career experiences include a College Financial Representative role at Northwestern Mutual, a Fiber to the Home Intern at Marne Elk Horn Telephone Company, and a Front Desk Representative and Call Center Operator at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort. Dylan holds an Associate of Arts in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from Illinois Central College and a Bachelor of Arts in Enterprise Leadership with a focus on Entrepreneurial Marketing from the University of Iowa.