Welcome to the 2017 Power 50 list, which ranks the most influential people in the industry.

#23: Fred Parker, A Brand Company

2016 Rank: 18
Title: CEO
Industry Experience: 21 years
Birthplace: Bowling Green, KY

The last six months have been a time of transition at A Brand Company, as executives Marc Roy and Alan Chippindale have left and several of the firm’s regional leaders have changed. Going forward, Parker will look to grow revenues, which were flat in 2016.