Leadership

Sisters Pat and Tonya Parker founded Native American Management Services, Inc. in 1992. They are both members of the Choctaw Nation and have worked for the Indian Health Service. They support our federal clients, and have worked with dozens of Native American tribes.

Leadership in the Native American business community is an important role for the Parkers. President Pat Parker is Chairwoman of the Native American Women's Business Council, an Executive Board member of the National Indian Business Association, and an Associate Member of the National Foundation for Women Legislators. She is featured in the book Self-Made Millionaire Women, Entrepreneurs 2002. Vice President Tonya Parker recently accepted an EPA/ORMA contract award, presented to NAMS by EPA Administrator and former Governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman.

NAMS staff is encouraged to participate in charitable projects sponsored by the company, to pursue individual career and educational goals, and to live a balanced life. Family time, particularly for working parents, is supported by company policy.

This supportive atmosphere infuses NAMS' relationships with clients and partners as well: long-term relationships and effective task management are the result. Our corporate leaders actively seek opportunities to enhance our clients' and partners' professional welfare.

Awards

2004 & 2006 - ACF Honor Award – Outstanding Contractor of the Year Award
2005 – Office Depot Business Woman of the Year (Pat Parker)
2005 – Lifetime Achievement – Entrprising Women Hall of Fame
2004 and 2005 - Diversitybusiness.com – Top Virginia Minority Business
2005 Red Ribbon Leadership Award – National HIV/AIDS Partnership
“Above and Beyond” Award from Camp Pendleton
“Excellence in Teamwork” Award from Camp Pendleton
2006 - Native American Business Leaders Award (NABL) - Volunteer of the Year (Patricia Parker, President/CEO) - UIDA Business Services