About Vernon

“I am one of you! I have had to fight for everything I’ve ever had and I will fight for you in Washington D.C.” Vernon Parker speaking at the Daisy Mountain Veteran’s Forum.

Raised by his grandmother in a severely underprivileged neighborhood, Parker was able to escape the drugs and violence of his environment through the lessons of personal responsibility, education and the commitment of family.

• Long-time Arizona resident. Married for almost 20 years to  Lisa, a native Arizonan.

• Served as Mayor of Paradise Valley and is a small businessman—nominated for small-business of the year award.

• Served as a Special Assistant at the White House under George H.W. Bush and as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture under George W. Bush.

• Served for two years as an interim pastor of a local church.

• Graduated from Georgetown Law School in Washington D.C. and holds a finance degree from California State University, Long Beach.

• Served as member of the National and Greater Phoenix Salvation Army Board and Christian Family Care Agency.

• Endorsed by Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio, former Congressman Matt Salmon, Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, the AZ2010 Project and Taser International Chairman Tom Smith.