Education:
- B.S. Ecology and Environmental Biology, Appalachian State University
- M.S. Molecular Biology, Appalachian State University
Professional Experience:
Mr. Parker is the Operations Manager for the brewing facility at Appalachian State. He earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Ecology and Environmental Biology with a minor in Chemistry and a Master's of Science in Molecular Biology for his study of Mycology. Before moving to Fermentation Sciences Mr. Parker had enjoyed teaching labs in both Biology and Chemistry at Appalachian State as well as managing the Chemistry department stockroom. He is now excited to be a part of the Fermentation Sciences where he manages student and faculty brewing both in the ASU facility and in collaborative sessions with commercial breweries. Mr. Parker also coordinates the Enology / Craft Beverage laboratory for the Fermentation Sciences program, a professional lab that provides chemical, microbiological, and sensory analysis for commercial producers including wineries, vineyards, breweries, distilleries, kombucharies, cideries, hopyards, and barley growers in the region.
Title: Fermentation Sciences Lab Manager
Email address: Email me
Phone: (828) 262-6253