Tim Parker III

Tim Parker III joined Parker Towing Company in 2005, a marine transportation company headquartered in Tuscaloosa, AL and served as a Sales Representative and Director of Sales and Terminal Services before his present position as President. He also serves on Parker Towing Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Parker is actively involved in a number of different industry organizations including the Tennessee – Tombigbee Waterway Association, Waterways Council and serves on the Board of Directors for the Warrior – Tombigbee Waterway Association. Tim most recently served on the Alabama State Port Authority Board of Directors.

Mr. Parker worked in the trucking industry for US Xpress Inc. in Chattanooga, TN from 2003 to 2005. During his tenure he served in numerous sales and customer service roles in the expedited and team divisions.

Mr. Parker graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing. While in school, Mr. Parker was a 4 year letterman on the Varsity Basketball team. He also completed the Management Development Program at the Darden Business School at the University of Virginia.

He is involved with numerous civic and business organizations including past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Tuscaloosa Metropolitan YMCA. Past Chairman of the Administrative Board for the First United Methodist Church, as well as serving on the church’s Finance committee. Mr. Parker currently serves on the local board of advisors for Regions Bank, as well as the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Parker was recently appointed to serve on the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Board and currently sits on the executive committee. He is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Tuscaloosa and the Alabama Leadership Initiative as well as an active member of The Young Presidents Organization (YPO).

Mr. Parker and his wife Megan live in Tuscaloosa, AL and have four children, Mize, Rhett, Olive, and Callaway.