Managing Partner, CMTA; BS, Electrical Engineering Technology, Algonquin College
With over 18 years of experience in the industry, Parkinson has worked as an electrical designer, project manager and director. In his current role with CMTA, he manages a team of 20 people, demonstrating his strong technical background and leadership ability. Parkinson values relationships with colleagues, especially since they spend the same amount of time with each other as they do with their families. He is passionate about leadership and hopes to foster a culture where everyone works cohesively toward common goals and assists one another in reaching their full potential. After working in companies that fostered a structured leadership approach to work, Parkinson firmly believes in encouraging employees to actively contribute rather than waiting for opportunities to arise. From down-and-dirty renovations to large-scale green field spaces, Parkinson’s diverse project experience and interest in others ensures that clients feel understood, particularly when discussing their needs and pain points. As a consulting engineer, Parkinson is always trying to find ways to provide value to clients, sometimes even through unconventional means. A prime example of this is when Parkinson and his team of engineers assisted hospital staff in relocating patients and equipment when Grady Hospital flooded, then collaborated closely with Grady Health, architects and contractors to redesign the flooded hospital floors. Given the urgent need to resume normal operations, they completed the permit drawings in just two months, enabling all floors to be fully operational within a remarkable eight-month period. In his free time, Parkinson has always found joy experimenting in the kitchen for friends and family, while also finding time to travel to Napa Valley, California, each year, where he immerses himself in the rich culture of wine and cuisine.
