Parker is a lifelong outdoorsman. From his youth backpacking the Blue Ridge Mountains, to obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout, to focusing his undergraduate studies on geology, forestry, and environmental philosophy, Parker has always spent as much time as possible in and learning about nature.

These days, when not in the office, he spends time with his family saltwater fishing, camping, and SCUBA diving. And on stormy nights, he can be found behind a camera photographing lightning.