As president and CEO of the American Gas Association (AGA) since 1997, David N. Parker is responsible for representing and promoting before Congress and federal government agencies the interests of 202 local energy companies that deliver natural gas to 171 million Americans. Prior to joining AGA, Parker was president of the Aluminum Association, a position he held since 1989. Before that, Parker spent nine years managing public policy issues for the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) where he served as an officer with responsibility for corporate affairs and government relations. His prior 17 years of government experience included service in a variety of senior positions at the White House, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Parker served as the 1997-98 chairman of the board of the American Society of Association Executives, and is a member of the board of directors of the United States Energy Association and the Bryce Harlow Foundation.
Parker has a BA degree in Geography and an MA degree in Urban Planning from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
