Southern’ Loggin Times magazine Associate Editor Jessica Johnson has the opportunity to visit Parker Logging, LLC, located in Thomaston, Alabama. William Parker is just beginning a lot of things in life. At 32, he finds himself married with two young children, a five year old and a five month old, and a fully outfitted logging crew with some brand new equipment. “I made it when some people didn’t think I could,” he relates. “Don’t get me wrong, it’s a struggle every day. But there’s no turning back now.” And he doesn’t think he’d want to. Parker grew up around logging and it’s all he’s ever wanted to do. While attending Alabama Southern in Monroeville, he would work out in the woods when not in school. After completing his associate’s degree in forestry, he started working on various contract crews. In 2008 Parker headed to the woods full time, and by May of 2010 he formed Parker Logging, LLC. Shortly after starting his crew, Parker began working for Wilco Timber Co. in his hometown of Thomaston, and he hasn’t looked back since.

Featured Story: “Fresh And Fearless”

Written By: Jessica Johnson
Company: Parker Logging, LLC
Location: Thomaston, Alabama
SLT Issue: June 2013

Check out other featured articles in the June 2013 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times June issue spotlights Mike Squires and his son Michael as they partner up in Black River Logging, based in Ivanhoe, NC. With a succession plan in action, the team tackles wet lowlands near the coast. Secret to the Varnes brood’s 50-year success story is family ties and hard work. Also, it is just the beginning for Alabama’s William Parker.