Robert D. Parks
Chairman, Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation

Current Responsibilities

Robert D. Parks has been with The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. and its affiliates since its inception and is one of its four original principals; Chairman of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation, Director of Inland Securities Corporation, and a Director of Inland Investment Advisors, Inc. Mr. Parks is President, Chief Executive Officer and an Affiliated Director of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. and President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Inland Real Estate Corporation. He is Affiliated Director of Inland Real Estate Exchange Corporation. Mr. Parks is responsible for the ongoing administration of existing investment programs, corporate budgeting and administration for Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation. He oversees and coordinates the marketing of all investments and investor relations.

Career Summary

Prior to joining Inland, Mr. Parks taught in Chicago’s Public Schools. He received his B.A. Degree from Northeastern Illinois University and his M.A. Degree from the University of Chicago. He is a registered Direct Participation Program Limited Principal with the National Association of Securities Dealers. He is a member of the Real Estate Investment Association, the Financial Planning Association, the Foundation for Financial Planning as well as a member of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT).

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