Meet Our Team
Anthony W. Parker, President
Mr. Anthony W. Parker is the owner and President of Parker Tide. Mr. Parker founded the company and grew it from a small personnel agency to a solutions based Federal Government contracting company with projects in 16 states. Mr. Parker is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of Parker Tide. He is a Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Navy, received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College, and his J.D. and Masters in Tax Law from Georgetown Law Center. Mr. Parker has over 35 years experience in law, finance, and human resources.
John Malherek, Director of Government Solutions
Mr. John Malherek is the Director of Government Solutions for Parker Tide. Mr. Malherek is responsible for developing Parker Tide’s large acquisition approach as well as developing and fostering on-going relationships with Parker Tide’s teaming partners. Mr. Malherek obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from the University of Virginia and is currently pursuing his Certificate in Procurement and Contracts Management from the University of Virginia. He has 15 years of experience in the client relations field.
Richard Dolan, Vice President of Operations
Mr. Richard Dolan is the Vice President of Operations for Parker Tide. Mr. Dolan is responsible for oversight of Parker Tide’s Program Operations team. Mr. Dolan leads Parker Tide’s recruitment strategy and provides direction and overall supervision for Parker Tide’s project management. Mr. Dolan earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. Mr. Dolan has 10 years experience in human resources, recruitment, and project management.
Deanne Smith, Senior Technical Recruiter
Ms. Deanne Smith is the Senior Technical Recruiter for Parker Tide. Ms. Smith ensures our client projects run effectively and efficiently. She has over 10 years of recruiting experience specializing in the intelligence community with extensive expertise in IT consultants, special operations, analysts, and linguists with high-level Full Scope Lifestyle Polygraph security clearance for various contracts. Ms. Smith has experience and knowledge recruiting short and long-term contractor's in multiple locations and is responsible for high volume, fast paced, full life cycle recruiting.
Julie Malherek, Vice President of Administration
Ms. Julie Malherek is the Vice President of Administration for Parker Tide. Ms. Malherek oversees the administrative functions of Parker Tide and is responsible for Parker Tide contracts and billing as it relates to each government agency. She manages large projects and implements procedure compliance programs for Parker Tide. Ms. Malherek earned a Master of Science degree and a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Ms. Malherek has over 17 years of experience in administration and management.
Debra Colson, Office Manager
Ms. Debra Colson is the Office Manager for Parker Tide. Ms. Colson is Parker Tide’s employee liaison as it relates to payroll, benefits, and travel planning. She is our client contact for invoicing, purchase cards, and accounts payable. Ms. Colson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. She has 18 years of experience in administration and customer service.
Sarah Markle, Front Desk Administrator
Ms. Sarah Markle is the Front Desk Administrator for Parker Tide. Ms. Markle provides administrative support to Parker Tide and assists candidates with pre-employment paperwork, maintains the employee files, tracks employee time and attendance, and is the first point of contact here at Parker Tide. Ms. Markle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio.
