Chad Parker graduated from Mississippi State University in 1995, receiving a B.B.A. degree in Marketing/Professional Golf Management.He started his career in the golf business as an Assistant Golf Professional at NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa, AL before moving to East Lake Golf Club in 1996.In 1997 he was promoted to Head Golf Professional and then to General Manager/COO & Director of Golf in 2014.In 2013, he successfully completed the requirements for PGA Certification in General Management and is currently working on achieving Master Professional status.