develop partnerships within the university and beyond,” said Tim Carroll, the Sara Hart Kimball Dean of the College of Business. “I am grateful that he makes us better, boosts our reputation and helps create a singular experience for our students.” Parkin also is a member of the Oregon State University Foundation Board of Trustees; the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army of North Texas (the largest social-services provider in the Dallas-Fort Worth area) and serves on the Board of Directors for Virginia-based Tactical Retreat Unplugged, a nonprofit that supports wellness services for first responders and veterans, and their spouses. Parkin’s ingenuity and service to Oregon State as well as his 35-year career at Deloitte, much of which he spent in leadership roles, are why he is the 2024 College of Business Hall of Fame winner. “Jim has persistently worked on behalf of the college and university, and I am honored to welcome him into our Hall of Fame,” Carroll said. “Throughout his career and in his service to the university, he When Jim Parkin ’86 teaches Navigating the Profession in the College of Business, his goal is to prepare his accounting students to succeed in industry as soon as they graduate. “I’m trying to bring to them what I wish I knew when I graduated,” said Parkin, who earned a business degree with a concentration in accounting and minor in management information services. “I want to help them understand the industry perspective while they’re in college.” Parkin has served as executive in residence in the college since he retired from Deloitte in 2021. He has long been connected to Oregon State and the College of Business and is an invaluable bridge between industry and higher education. Parkin, who has also been a member of the Dean’s Council of Excellence since 1998, has dedicated himself to advancing the college more broadly. “Jim uses his expertise and network to help the College of Business evolve to further align with Oregon State’s mission, advance our goals and COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Hall of Fame Winner Jim Parkin Connects Industry and Education 10 | College of Business
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