our board

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Dr. James E. Parris, Jr., EdD

HCDC Board Chairman

Executive Accomplishments:

· Designed and managed multi-million dollar construction projects across the United States

· Developed management policies, office procedures and code of ethics standards

· Managed office personnel, trained architects, superintendents, and school educators

· Responsible for client interface, marketing strategies and financial growth matrix

· Responsible for client satisfaction, quality control policies and company profitability data

Education:  

· Bachelor of Design in Architecture – University of Florida (with honors)

· Master of Arts in Architecture and Master of Arts in Urban Planning - University of Florida

· Doctorate of Education in Leadership Development(St. Thomas University – Chicago)

Achievements

· Founder, CEO - The Parris Company, Architects and Contractors, Jacksonville, Fl.

· Licensed Architect in 48 states / Florida Certified General Contractor 

· Project Principal, Project Architect and Project Manager- The Haskell Company, Jacksonville, Fl.

· Architect – Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Jacksonville, Fl.

Community Involvement:

· Board Member-United Way of Northeast Florida Community Council 

· Board Member - River Region Human Services

· Board Member - Jacksonville Homeless Housing Coalition

· Board Member – Girls, Inc. of Jacksonville

Dr. E.C. Gregory, PhD

Education: 

· Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies- Luther Rice University (Atlanta, GA)

· Master of Arts in Biblical/Theological Studies- Luther Rice University (Atlanta, GA)

· Doctor of Ministry- Luther Rice University (Atlanta, GA)

· Doctor of Arts - Clinical Psychology - Trinity Theological Seminary(Newburgh, IN)

· Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Education Trinity Theological Seminary(Newburgh, IN)

Community Involvement:

· President – North Council Chamber of Commerce

· Appointed to the Board of Governors – Full Chamber

· Board Chairman – Minority Business Opportunity Commission 

· President of the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Center of Jacksonville

· Board of Directors of the Renaissance Behavioral Health System

AT&T Phone and Computer Systems Engineer (Retired)

United States Air Force Fighter Pilot (Retired)

Commercial and Private Pilot

Margaret Thompson Johnson 

Education: 

· Liberal Arts Degree - Hampton (Institute)University. Hampton, VA.

· Nursing Degree - Greenville Technical College School of Nursing, AND, Greenville, SC 

· Bachelors of Nursing Program - Felician University, Lodi, New Jersey

· Bachelors of Human Resources Management - Friends University, Wichita, Kansas 

Community Involvement:

· Advisory Board Member of Onyx Magazine. 

· Board Chairman - River Region Human Services (Rehabilitation Organization)

· Board Member - The Links, Incorporate 

· Southern Area Director - The Links, Incorporated

· Certified Case Management credential – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 

Mary E. Laudat

Education:

 Bachelors of Education - University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Fl.

Community Involvement:

· Youth Camp Counselor- San Marco District, Jacksonville, Florida

· Board Member –Dunamis Development Corporation

· Counselor/Volunteer – Grand Park Community, Jacksonville, Fl.

· Middle School/ High School Educator – Duval County Public Schools

· IEP/ESE Instructional Consultant – Duval County Public Schools

Tamara C. Parris

Education: 

· Hospitality Management Degree - Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Fl.

· Bachelor of Event Management Planning - University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl.

Community Involvement:

· Board Member – Legacy Development Corporation

· Programs Coordinator - Horizon Community Development Corporation

· Youth Behavioral Counselor- Jacksonville, Florida

· Summer Camp Administrator- Jacksonville, Florida

· Certified International Event Planner (IWEP)

Alva Barnum 

(Grand Park Community Representative)

Education:

· Medical Assistant - Sanford Brown College 

Leadership Development Training

Community Involvement:

 Account Representative – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 

· FDWC Summer Camp Counselor- Jacksonville, Florida

· Volunteer – Temple College Preparatory School, Jacksonville, Fl.

· Grand Park Food Bank Distribution Volunteer