John Parros

John Parros serves as an Executive in Residence, MBA Marketing Professor, and Fellow Advisor to the President at West Virginia University since 2018, focusing on partnerships to enhance business development in the state. With extensive consulting experience since 2003, John has advised prestigious global consultancies on branding and marketing for major brands while also serving as an expert witness in a significant legal case. John co-founded and led Clover Canyon Inc. and R'Novate Inc. from 2009 to 2017, building a successful designer apparel brand with a global presence. Previously, John held executive roles at bebe Stores Inc. and Saks Incorporated, overseeing significant operational transformations and growth. John's educational background includes a BSBA from West Virginia University.