Bernard Parks

Bernard Parks Jr. is the CEO and co-founder of TommyRun, an on-demand delivery platform for building and construction materials.12 His entrepreneurial journey has been diverse and multifaceted, spanning several industries before leading to his current role at TommyRun.

Career Background

Music Industry:: Parks began his entrepreneurial journey in the music industry, where he worked with prominent artists and groups. He was involved with the "dungeon family," which included artists like Rico Wade, Organized Noise, Outkast, and Goodie Mob.1 His experience in the music business provided him with valuable insights into logistics and management.

Real Estate and Construction:: After his time in the music industry, Parks transitioned into real estate and construction. This shift was inspired by his mother, who instilled in him an appreciation for real estate.1 His work in construction and development played a crucial role in the conception of TommyRun.

Founding TommyRun

The idea for TommyRun came to Parks while he was working on a construction site. He identified a common problem in the industry: the management of materials on job sites.1 This realization led him to create TommyRun, which aims to solve logistical challenges in the construction industry by providing an on-demand delivery platform for building materials.

TommyRun's Focus

TommyRun specializes in:

• On-demand delivery of construction materials
• Supporting various project types, with a focus on professional builders and contractors
• Solving inventory storage issues on job sites, especially those lacking secure storage1

Education and Additional Information

Bernard Parks attended Clark Atlanta University.2 He has been involved in the business world since at least 2015 when he founded Oakwood Development, before becoming the CEO of TommyRun in 2017.3