Ruth is a Senior Project Director who has been in The Parker Company for over 35 years, managing both domestic and international projects. She oversees the Latin America Division and plays an integral role in the Division’s sales and business development. Ruth is also an expert in Sports & Events procurement for stadiums and ballparks. Recent major hotel projects include the Four Seasons in Minneapolis, MN; Four Seasons Whistler Residences in Canada; Four Seasons Cabo del Sol in Mexico; and the Nekajui Ritz-Carlton Reserve Papagayo in Costa Rica. She is a graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration, and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
The Parker Company is a global procurement firm that has been in business for over 56 years. Its focus is on Four and Five Star and Luxury Brands. With 75 employees at its headquarters in Miami and an additional office in Dubai, the company is continually interested in learning about new companies, particularly European ones. It is keen to understand current capabilities, pricing, lead times, and ocean transit costs, and to explore how these companies can best compete against Asian counterparts. Besides handling projects in the US, the team led by a senior member also works on projects in Latin America and occasionally in Europe.