Joyce Parker

Joyce A. Parker is an ICMA credentialed manager and has worked in city management in Michigan and Illinois.  She has worked as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager or Township Manager for Jackson, Saginaw, Inkster and Buena Vista Charter Township in Michigan.  She has also served as a City Manager for Elgin, Illinois. In this capacity, Ms. Parker developed and managed budgets up to $250 million and organizations up to 800 employees.  Under her leadership, and with the cooperation of City government and the community, these cities have experienced rapid growth and development. Ms. Parker has a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Kent State University and a Master Degree of Public Administration from the University of Michigan.She is a member of such clubs and organizations as the Business Professional Women’s Club, Michigan Local Government Management Association, and the International City County Management Association.  Joyce Parker is also the recipient of several awards including the Susan B. Anthony Award for YMCA and the Spirit of Saginaw Award from the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.