Mark Parks

Best Selling Author/Chief Executive Officer

Mark A. Parks, Jr., CPA, MBA, CPPT, CGFO is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in public service and private sector roles. He served as the Chief Financial Officer for the City of West Palm Beach from February 2015 to August 2021.1 2 Currently, he is the President & CEO of Preveer (since July 2022) and the Chief Executive Officer of MAP CPA Group International LLC (since August 2021).2

Parks has a diverse background in finance and public administration:

He held several positions in Cuyahoga County, including Chief Fiscal Officer and County Treasurer.1 2
Served as Council President & Finance Chair for Orange Village.2
Worked as an Adjunct Faculty at Cuyahoga Community College, teaching accounting courses.2
Contributed as a Financial Expert at WOIO/WUAB, providing financial analysis for a general audience.2

His educational background includes:

MBA in eBusiness from the University of Phoenix (2004-2006)1
BA in Business Administration and Political Science from Baldwin Wallace University1 2

Parks holds multiple professional certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in both Florida and Ohio, Certified Public Pension Trustee (CPPT), and Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).1 2 He also possesses Series 6, 26, 63, and 65 Securities Licenses.1 2

In addition to his professional roles, Parks serves on the corporate governing board for St. Mary's Medical Center and the Palm Beach Children's Hospital in West Palm Beach.2