Charlie Parrish

Biography

Dr. Parrish is a Professor of Sport Management and serves as School Director for the Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sport Management, and Hospitality and Tourism Management programs. He earned his Ph.D. from George Mason University in 2014, M.S. from Georgia Southern University in 2007, and B.S. from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 2002. In 2020, he was selected for the WCU College of Business "Professor of Excellence" award.

Education

• Ph D, George Mason University
• MS, Georgia Southern University
• BSED, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Teaching Interests

Event & Venue Management<br>International Sport<br>Governance and Policy<br>Internship/Apprenticeship Supervision<br>Professionalism in Sport Management<br>Introduction to Sport Management

Research Interests

Sport stadiums/arenas as corporate/social event venues<br>Talent migration<br>International sport<br>College athletics