About Brad R. Parrish, PE

Brad R. Parrish received his BSCE and MSCE from UMR in 1977 and 1978, respectively. Brad began his career in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing in 1979, in 1989 cofounded Palmerton & Parrish, Inc., and is currently the firm’s president. The firm offers geotechnical, environmental, and design engineering services and operates a full service construction materials testing laboratory. Brad is licensed as a Professional Engineer in four states. Over the years, Brad has been very active in MSPE and also has served as President of MSPE. He has also been active in ACEC-MO, having served as a Director and PAC Trustee. In 1989, he was honored as MSPE Ozark Chapter’s Young Engineer of the Year. In 2000, he received the MSPE “Extra Mile” Resolution Award for his work on Engineering Licensure and Registration. In 2008, Brad was UMR’s Chi Epsilon Chapter Honor Member. Active in the North Side Christian Church of Springfield, Brad has worked in church and youth activities for many years. Married to his high school sweetheart, Cora, for 34 years, he lives in Springfield and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.