November 2008

Lamarche named Parker VP

Gilles Lamarche, DC, has been picked as the new Vice President of Seminars and Development at Parker College of Chiropractic and will oversee Parker Seminars, Community and Donor Relations, Parker SHARE Products, and the Office of Alumni Relations.

"Parker to me is my second family," said Dr. Lamarche. "It's what guided me to have a successful practice. This is like coming home."

Introduced to chiropractic at age 12, Lamarche attended Parker Seminars even before becoming a DC, in order to gain as much knowledge as possible about the profession that was to become his life's passion.

Lamarche operated a successful chiropractic practice in Hearst and Timmins, Ontario for more than 25 years, and has received numerous honors including Parker's "Chiropractor of the Year" award in 2004.

"It was Dr. Parker that taught me his philosophy -- loving service, my first technique," said Lamarche in crediting his success to his mentor, Dr. James W. Parker.

A pioneer partner during Parker College's early days and one of the initial contributing donors, in 2006 Lamarche continued his service to the institution when Parker President Fabrizio Mancini, DC, asked him to assist with the Parker Seminars program, which he's been doing ever since.

"I want to support the vision of Dr. Parker to really bring chiropractic to the world," said Lamarche. "By serving our attendees, vendors, sponsors, exhibitors, and all of those we work with to the best of our abilities, we are creating additional success for everyone."

At the announcement of Lamarche's new position, Dr. Mancini remarked: "Through his service to Parker College and Parker Seminars, Dr. Lamarche is continuing to have a profound impact on the entire chiropractic profession and the lives of people around the world. I am certain that Parker and chiropractic will continue to grow, prosper, and benefit from his contributions."