Our Team

Our experienced and dedicated team is the key ingredient in our success.

Executive Team

Brad Parrish
President, and General Operating Manager

Brad is a graduate of Michigan State University where he majored in Business and Communication receiving his BA in 1990. After his work with AIS Construction Equipment Company he returned to the family business in 1992. While working with his father since 1992 they have been blessed to see the business grow from 5 employees to a peak of 25. Today, Brad serves as President and General Operating Manager and is hard at work guiding Parrish Excavating into the future.

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Leon Parrish
Vice President, and Production Manager

Leon is a graduate of Tri-State University where he majored in draft and design. After his work with General Motors and Kirsch Company he returned to the place he was raised to join his father in the excavating business. Since 1972 Leon has been the integral decision maker in the group and leads from a very hands-on approach. His nearly 40 years of experience prove very beneficial to not only our clients but also to our subcontractors and fellow employees.

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Scott Knapp
Project Superintendent

Scott has been with the company since 1991 and has a considerable impact on the company's growth. His experience, particularly with utility construction proves to be extremely beneficial as the days go on. Scott's experience combined with his ability make him nearly invaluable. He's an asset to both customers and clients and the company.

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Dan Ward
Project Superintendent

Dan has been with the company since 1994 and has a considerable impact on the company's success. His experience with site development and utility installations proves to be extremely beneficial to customers, clients, and the company.

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John Buck
Project Superintendent

John has been with the company since 1994 and has a considerable impact on the company's success. Although starting as the mechanic, his experience today with site development and utility installations proves to be extremely beneficial to customers, clients, and the company.

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Mark Diamond
Project Management and Estimating

Mark has been with the company since 2000. His abilities in the project management arena make him a tremendous asset to both customer / client and company. Today he works in both project management and estimating, as well as sales, promotion, and business development. Mark is a valuable asset and has a lot to do with the success of the company.

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Office Staff

Rob Smith
CPA - Controller

Rob has been with the company since 2004. Rob manages all corporate office functions as well as field tracking and documenting operations. Having Rob on board has proven, over time, to provide for our customer / client as reliable resource for information and documentation. Building trust in this area of business is critical to developing relationships and Rob is at the point of this part of the business.

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Mary Bell
AP / AR / Material Quoting / Answering the Phone

You name it, Mary has had to do it and since 1992 she has seen a lot and done a lot. Mary is part of the "glue" that holds us all together and her consistency is a vital part of our outreach success to customers and clients. She is part of who you all can count on - Praise the Lord.

The whole crew on Christmas 2009.

Our Office.