Charles R Parsons
Charles R. (Chuck) Parsons, CIC, a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and agency Chairman, joined agency sales in August of 1962 following graduation from Deerfield Academy and Dartmouth College. Additionally, he served over two years of active military service as a U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant in Germany, including during the Berlin Wall Crisis. Following the death of John C. Parsons in November of 1973, Chuck and his wife, Elfriede, purchased the outstanding shares of the agency.
Deep involvement within the community and insurance industry has been a vital corporate commitment to Chuck. While serving many years as a Trustee and then as President of the Syracuse Rescue Mission, Chuck also played the role of a Dartmouth College District Enrollment Director in Upstate New York and spent four dedicated years as a Dartmouth Alumni Council Representative. He is a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) and a past member of Syracuse Kiwanis and the former University Club of Syracuse.
Chuck’s contribution to industry activities include service as a past Director and President of both the Independent Insurance Agents of Central New York and the Professional Insurance Agents Association of New York (PIA). He was also the recipient of the Insurance Person of Distinction Award at Syracuse I-Day in 1995.
Parsons & Associates, Inc.
The Galleries of Syracuse
440 South Warren Street, Suite 704
PO Box 3890
Syracuse, NY 13220-3890
Phone: (315) 472-5420
Toll Free: (800) 440-9932
FAX: (315) 472-3222
Toll Free FAX: (877) 472-8465
E-mail: info@parsonsinsurance.com