Rodney Parkkonen

Rodney Parkkonen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business strategy, development, and communications. Currently serving as a Senior Business Strategy Manager and previously as a Business Development Project Manager at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation since September 2018, Rodney has also held roles including Communications Representative at the Talent and Economic Development Department of Michigan and Corporate Events Director at the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association. Additional experience includes positions as a Marketing Associate at Sysco and in volunteer roles at Lake Superior Hospice and The Mining Journal, where responsibilities ranged from advertising sales to client training. Rodney holds a Master's degree in Training and Development and Performance Improvement, along with a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Marketing, both from Northern Michigan University.