TPGA Staff

Bob has an extensive law enforcement background. He served three years in Germany as a Military Police Officer with the U.S. Army. Bob then joined the Holland, Michigan Police Department, where he retired as a Detective after twenty years. For several years following, Bob headed a security force of 175, at Palisades Nuclear Plant in Southern Michigan.

In 1982, Bob joined Great Lakes Bonding Agency as a licensed Bail Agent. His early success in the bonding business, along with his Police background, made him a valuable asset in locating and recruiting retired police officers as bail agents. Bob's efforts have resulted in an agency force of law enforcement professionals that is unprecedented in the state of Michigan.

In 1986 Bob's responsibility extended to out-of-state operations when he reorganized a Minnesota Bail Agency, purchased by Tom Parker. During that time Bob's role became less retail and more administrative for the growing general agency.

Today, Bob is Operations Manager for Tom Parker General Agency. He oversees the office staff and investigates potential agencies for contract purposes, through one or more site visits. Meanwhile, he maintains constant contact with the agency force and is available for approvals, advice, troubleshooting and all types of assistance. Bob has assisted agency owners in interviewing potential agents and setting up branch offices. Bob is a main component of TPGA. He is also a Lifetime member of Professional Bail Agents of the U.S. and currently serves on the committee to investigate sites for national conventions.

Denise has a Bachelors Degree in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. She attended Law Enforcement Officer Training and was a Police Officer on the road and a Radio Dispatcher prior to that. She worked in law enforcement ten years before starting with Great Lakes Bonding in 1984. Denise assisted Bob in running Great Lakes Bonding and later Liberty Bonding, in Minnesota. As the General Agency expanded, her efforts became focused on that part of the business. Her superior organizational skills have created a well run office that provides prompt and thorough service on all matters. Today she is a Licensed Bail Agent and serves as the Office Manager.

After high school Jeff attended a two year Junior College Police Academy. During that time he worked as a Cadet for the Kent County Sheriff Department, in Grand Rapids, MI. Afterward, he served as a Correctional Officer for five years at the Allegan County Jail, in Allegan, MI

Since 1993, Jeff has been a Licensed Bail Agent for Great Lakes Bonding Agency. In addition, he joined TPGA in 1996 to coordinate and manage transfer bond postings. Due to his effectiveness in that area, he was asked to manage Bond Forfeitures. He is a member of PBUS and the California Bail Agents Association. Jeff is well respected in our industry and a vital component of both agencies.

Susan has been with Tom Parker General Agency, Inc. since July of 1996. Her past work experience is varied and her primary function in each was service. Susan is extremely capable, friendly and service oriented. She serves as the Assistant Manager.

Dixie has been with Tom Parker General Agency, Inc. since January of 1999 as our Accounting Administrator. Her 29 years experience in the accounting field includes corporate financial statement preparation, taxes, budgeting/forecasting, payroll, receivables, payables and reconciliation. Before coming to TPGA Dixie spent the 14 previous years in accounting and office management for a multi company office.

Judy has been with Tom Parker General Agency since October of 1999 as the Accounts Payable Manager. Her thirty five years of receivables, payables and accounting experience has well qualified her for keeping our accounts current. Judy also has experience and skills as an executive secretary.

Mindy handles telephones, power and supply replacement and offers additional assistance in all areas of the office. Her previous experience in banking and at the U.S. Post Office provides her with an outstanding background in customer service.

Sherry processes our Agents Bail Reports, power replacements and supply requests. Her 16 years in banking operations provides her with excellent experience in accurately balancing accounts, doing internal auditing and providing great customer service.

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