Jerry Parsons
About Jerry Parsons
Jerry Parsons founded CTDI in 1975 with his father, Donald and brother Richard, in the family garage in West Chester, PA. What began as a circuit board repair depot quickly grew into an industry-leading service provider and strategic partner in global
communications.
As Chairman, Jerry remains actively involved in the company, providing ongoing leadership and guidance. His ability to identify emerging business opportunities and design innovative strategies has guided CTDI through a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry, with a commitment to technical innovation and service excellence. During his tenure as CEO, Jerry positioned CTDI as the premier provider of test engineering, repair, and logistics services for the telecom, cable, and consumer device sectors.
Under Jerry’s leadership, CTDI has developed the most innovative, automated, and robotic test systems in the industry, supporting technologies such as consumer smart devices, audio devices, set-top-boxes, wireless gateways and 4G & 5G wireless infrastructure equipment. Today, CTDI operates over 100 global locations and employs more than 20,000 talented employees worldwide.
Jerry’s vision, together with the dedication of CTDI’s employees, has been central to the company’s remarkable growth and long-term success. Along with his brother Leo and his sons, Brian and Mike, Jerry continues to focus on preserving CTDI’s 50-year family business legacy. The company is now managed by 12 third generation (“3G”) Parsons family members.
Jerry graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Jerry's Professional and Community Honors
CEO of the Year (Chester County Economic Development Council); Building Industry Coalition Award and Hall of Fame Award (The Chester County Chamber); Harold Martin Business Leadership Award (The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce); Outstanding Alumni Award and Alumni Fellow (Penn State University); St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award; Barry Award from the American Catholic Historical Society; and the Papal Honor of Sir Gregory the Great.
Leadership in the Community
Giving back to the community is a cornerstone of both the Parsons Family and CTDI’s culture. Jerry is deeply commitment to supporting non-profit organizations with his vision and talents and is especially passionate about Catholic education within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. A strong proponent of lifelong learning, Jerry can often be found sharing his love for engineering with students of all ages.
Notable community leadership roles include:
- President and Founder, Foundation for Catholic Education, which supports the 100+ Elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- Co-Chair of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Executive Board of Elementary Education (EBEE)
- Past Chair, Active Donor and Emeritus Member of Penn State Brandywine’s Advisory Board; the driving force behind the development of on-campus resident halls and expanded academic programs
- Supporter and Leadership Donor of the Chester County United Way
- Supporter of Bishop Shanahan High School, the SHINE Cancer Foundation at Chester County Hospital, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, and Partners in Outreach
Family
Jerry and his wife Eleanor live in Chester Springs, PA. They are the proud parents of three children and eight grandchildren.
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