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The National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) is the premier organization dedicated to supporting opportunity access and talent development for professionals from underrepresented communities within financial services.
On behalf of our members, sponsors, and strategic partners both nationally and internationally, The National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) mourns the recent loss of our past President and CEO, Ronald C. Parker. NASP has established itself as a preeminent association advocating for inclusion, opportunity access, and talent development for professionals from underrepresented communities in the securities business and the broader financial services industry. Ron’s guidance had a profound impact on our organization.
His Dedication to NASP:
Ron assumed the leadership role of NASP in 2019, guiding the organization through the uncertainties of the COVID pandemic, and the challenges of remote work and reconstructing effective networking. He laid a foundation for stronger governance and expanded NASP’s outreach and networks with his powerful and massive rolodex of relationships he built through his impactful career. After Ron stepped down from leadership at NASP, he remained engaged and committed, lending his focused assistance towards many programs.
His Lifelong Commitment to Service:
Prior to joining NASP, Ron was President and CEO of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), an organization representing global Black CEOs, senior executives and corporate board members. Ron also spent 30 years of his career at PepsiCo and served in several positions across multiple business functions. He retired from PepsiCo as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
Ron was a selfless visionary who contributed his time and talents to several organizations focused on elevating communities and enhancing the economic impact of inclusion and inclusive cultures. He served on The Board of The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the Board of Baylor Scott & White Hospital, the Advisory Board of Procter & Gamble, the Board of Visitors for Howard University’s Business School and the United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas Board to name a few.
Honoring His Legacy:
There will be many well-deserved tributes from various organizations honoring the legacy of Ronald C. Parker. NASP is committed to carrying that legacy forward, ensuring it remains a living testament as we grow and move ahead with the strength and conviction he instilled in us. We thank his wife, Paula, and the Parker family for sharing Ron so generously with us. He will be greatly missed and always remembered by the NASP family.
NASP’s Response to Current DEI Attacks: Inclusion IS Business
We are experiencing a targeted attack on policies and initiatives established to advance more inclusive engagement, which aim to broaden access to opportunities. Contributing to this is a current zero-sum narrative that incorrectly frames the goal of diversity-sensitive outreach. The true goal is to address the difficulties faced by historically underserved and underrepresented individuals and communities, providing them with better access to opportunities. The realities of widening income gaps and diminishing opportunities for real advancement have fueled fear and misinformation, amplifying the volume of this narrative. We must be cautious not to mistake volume and feelings for facts.
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The National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) is the premier organization that assists people of color and women achieve inclusion in the financial services industry.
NASP was founded in Chicago in 1985 by Maynard H. Jackson, Felicia Flowers-Smith, Joyce M. Johnson & Donald Davidson. From a core group of 44 people in attendance at NASP’s first organizational meeting in 1985, the organization has grown to become a resource for diverse professionals within the securities and investments industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NASP currently has 11 local chapters throughout the United States and boasts a membership of over 500.
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