PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 8, 2002 -- Parsons announced the appointment of John A. (Jack) Scott as President of Parsons Infrastructure & Technology Group, effective September 14th, 2002.
Parsons Infrastructure & Technology, one of the primary business units of Parsons Corporation, provides full service engineering and management services to an array of market sectors including pharmaceuticals, environmental, water resources, industrial, commercial, institutional and government.
Scott, based in Pasadena, California, is responsible for the business unit's worldwide activities, business development, and maintaining the corporation's state-of-the-art technology and resource capabilities. The business unit employs over 4,800 people and currently operates throughout the United States and in over 30 countries internationally.
"Jack is a long-time Parsons veteran who brings a wealth of experience and energy to his new position. I look forward to working with Jack as he develops the strategy and plans to ensure sustainable growth in the Infrastructure and Technology Group," stated Jim McNulty, Parsons CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Scott has 17 years of experience with Parsons in management of various business units. Prior to this current assignment, Scott was Group Executive Vice President. Scott's professional background also includes 14 years' experience in numerous project management positions with the U.S. Army.
"I look forward to the opportunity this new assignment presents to contribute to Parsons long-term growth, as our industry transitions to respond to the changing business climate and challenges we face as a nation," said Scott. Jack Scott holds a Master's Degree in Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Youngstown State University. Scott, a resident of Arcadia, CA, is married with two sons.
Parsons, a specialist in many diversified markets, such as infrastructure, advanced technology, transportation, energy, chemicals, refining, environmental and planning, provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide. For more about Parsons, please visit us at www.parsons.com.
