Paul C. Parks
Paul Charles Parks, 74, founder and chairman of Benchmark Group Inc. in Rogers, died on April 18, the engineering firm announced recently.
He founded Paul C. Parks Engineering Inc., which was renamed Benchmark Group later, on April 3, 1978, as a sole proprietorship offering electrical engineering services. He eventually incorporated the business with the purpose of sharing ownership with his staff.
Under Parks’ leadership, Benchmark Group grew to employ more than 170 people. It was the 12th largest engineering firm on Arkansas Business’ most recent list, which was published in February and ranked the firms by the number of registered engineers they employ, in the state of Arkansas. Benchmark Group employed 13 registered engineers then.
Benchmark Group said Parks “instilled a tradition of family first, quality practices, and customer service. He believed in always doing the right thing. He will be missed by all those who worked with him over the years.”
He is survived by his wife, Janet, and their son, Charles.
The firm will continue under the leadership of its president, David Kimball.
A private service took place on Friday. Condolences may be sent to the Paul Parks Family in care of Benchmark Group, 1805 N. Second St., Rogers, AR 72756.
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