Mike Parris

Meet Mike Parris, a communication expert with extensive experience in the automotive industry. With a Bachelor's degree in Photography from Brooks Institute of Photography and a Master's degree in Journalism from Ohio University's Scripps School of Journalism, Mike has worked in various roles throughout his career. He started as a photographer at Petersen Publishing Company before becoming an automotive magazine editor at Argus Publishers Corp. He later joined Ford Motor Company as a public relations manager, where he worked in media relations, crisis communications, and publishing. In 2002, Mike left Ford to start his own communications business, Parris Communications, providing services such as electronic news clipping, photography, writing, web management, and communications consulting to major auto industry clients. Mike's specialties include electronic communications, social media, digital photography, and writing.