Parker’s recently hired Brian J. Prevatt, CPA as its new CFO, responsible for managing financial and tax strategy, asset utilization, value creation and return on capital.
“An accomplished CPA, Prevatt excels at developing long-term strategic and financial plans and helping companies meet fiscal goals,” says Parker’s.
Before joining the Savannah, Georgia-based c-store chain, Prevatt served as a senior tax manager with Hancock Askew & Co. LLP for nearly 10 years. During his tenure there, he earned the J. Patterson Little Team Player Award as well as awards for profitability and most billable hours for several consecutive years.
“Brian is an exceptional financial strategist who will help Parker’s reach new levels of success,” said Parker’s CEO Greg Parker. “We’re thrilled to have his guidance and expertise as we expand our corporate footprint, open new retail stores and continue our charitable giving programs in 2019.”
An active community volunteer, Prevatt serves as a member of the United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Community Investments Committee and Stewardship Review Committee. He is the former treasurer of the Live Oak Public Library Foundation, Telfair Museums’ William Jay Society and a former member of the Savannah Communication Foundations Emerging Leaders Committee.
Prevatt earned a BBA in accounting and a master of accountancy from Georgia Southern University. He resides in Savannah.
Parker’s operates 54 retail stores throughout southeast Georgia and South Carolina.