Current research focuses on developing countries in South America and East Asia.
Primary teaching areas are Entrepreneurialship, International Marketing and Contemporary Global Business Issues. He is the chair of the International Task Force for the Gordon Ford College of Business and Director of the Office of Global Business and Entrepreneurial Studies. He serves as a speaker and network development facilitator for the Economic Development activities. He assists with the establishment of intern and employment opportunities for the College. Mr. Parsons also acts as an International Business Consultant to Industry and Business in the USA, Europe, South America, and Asia.