April 9, 2008 Richard Parker '82, speaker Professional Sales Representative, Reliant Pharmaceuticals "I have had the pleasure of knowing the Parker's for just a little over a year.  They are a couple that teaches so much to all.  They both have tremendous personalities that make it so easy to ask advice or just communicate in general.  They both work hard to get what they are looking for.  The two of them are true role models that I look up to very much." ~ Chris Lorber "He said that if you are given the tools take them and run with them because it is up to you to be successful.  He showed that through some failures in life that you just have to keep an open mind and be determined to succeed.  His humor and good attitude helped him get through the tough times." ~ Jennifer Peterson "Lessons Learned: 1.  You have the tools to be successful, it's up to you to use them. 2.  Never do a job you hate. 3.  Ask for the job! 4.  You can always make things better." ~ Aaron Terdle   "The presentation given by Mr. Parker was one that I was very interested in.  He began by telling about how he got married right when he graduated from college.  I actually talked to him after the presentation about how they survived financially when they first got married.  This is important to me because my fiancee and I are getting married in August.  He gave some good advice about how to save and spend money responsibly." ~ Bobby Phillips "At first, Richard had a difficult time at Thiel College, barely scraping through his first semester.  He credits many faculty members for helping him turn around his educational career and for keeping him focused." ~ James Kara "I asked, 'Did you have any mentors?'  He replied, 'No.'  He was taught by his father to worry about yourself with your own problems.  He felt that he needed to worry about himself." ~ Ryan Jordan