Experience
Freelance writer and editor, May 1995-Present
Marketing Communications Manager, Dewberry & Davis, Fairfax, Va. 1989-1995
Public Information Manager (part-time), WNVT-TV, Fairfax, Va. 1988-1996
Technical Writer, Raytheon Service Company, Arlington, VA 1987-1989
Contributing Writer, The Hokie Huddler, Blacksburg, VA 1983-86
Education
B.A., Political Science; M.A. Education; M.B.A., Marketing
all from Virginia Tech, THE university of Virginia.
Professional Affiliations
International Association of Business Communicators
Washington, DC and Seattle Chapters
Construction Writers Association
Personal
Full name: James Tench Parsons…Born in Petersburg, VA May 23, 1958…Son of
Lucile Lindsey Tench Parsons and the late Howard Tolar Parsons, Sr….Named for
maternal grandfather, James Tench of Petersburg, VA…One older brother (Howard,
Jr.)…Graduated from Hopewell (Va.) High School June 1976… Hobbies: Ham radio,
homebrewing, running, cycling, golf, Virginia Tech Sports, Seattle professional sports, travel,
especially to the Pacific Northwest
Meet BobTheCat, Director of Sales and Marketing
Experience
Since 1998, has used advanced feline telepathic powers to generate new projects for Jim.
Receives tuna in return--lots and lots of tuna.
Purrsonal
Born on or about October 31, 1997, in Prince William Co., VA…Parents:
unknown…Brothers and Sisters: unkonwn…Named for the mysterious and deadly
character from the TV series Twin Peaks… Hobbies: Eating, sleeping, pooping,
shedding, howling, mayhem