From humble beginnings as the son of deaf parents, to a self-taught accountant, to ownership of over 60 -corporate and trust entities, George Parmer is living a modern-day "rags to riches" story.

But it's not just his story.

A gifted "friend collector," George "GP" credits much of his success in business directly to "the Lord placing people" in his path of life who have worked with him over the many years. The top management people have an average of 25 years within the companies. The -hundreds of associates averaged 17 years with the -companies. These associates and other -people have -contributed to the growth and development of the -Parmer corporate family. Now a committed biblical Christian, "GP" is well-known for both his financial generosity and -personal warmth. He is quick to gratefully acknowledge "the -gracious hand of the Lord, guiding and directing throughout the ups and downs" of his life, personal and professional. And you will too, as you read how "it all began with a #2 lead pencil."