Parker’s, a nationally recognized convenience store leader, recently hired Adrian Gibson, Sr. as a talent acquisition specialist. In his new position, Gibson is responsible for recruiting, onboarding and retaining qualified job candidates at Parker’s.
 
Gibson brings more than 13 years of human resource experience in the U.S. Army to his position at Parker’s and excels at identifying strong talent. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he currently resides in Savannah and is attending Savannah Technical College.
 
“Adrian has strong HR experience and great interpersonal skills, both of which will be important in our ongoing recruitment and retention efforts at Parker’s,” said Michelle Weckstein, director of human resources at Parkers. “He will help us strategically expand our team as the company continues to grow in key markets throughout Georgia and South Carolina.”
 
Parker’s has been ranked on Inc.’s elite list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for four consecutive years and has opened eight new stores over the past year. Company president and CEO Greg Parker has been honored by Convenience Store News as the Tech Executive of the Year and by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce as the Entrepreneur of the Year.
 
Parker’s currently operates 38 convenience stores across the region and employs nearly 500 individuals throughout Georgia and South Carolina. Due to customer demand, the company is on a fast-track for growth and plans to open 10 new locations over the next year.