Gary Parsons

Gary Michael Parsons is the founder of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. (founded in 1992), Telecom USA, Inc. (founded in 1984), and SkyTerra Communications, Inc. (founded in 1996).
He held the title of Chairman at XM Satellite Radio, Inc., Executive Vice President at Telecom USA, Inc., and Chairman at SkyTerra Communications, Inc. Mr. Parsons was also the founder of TerreStar Networks, Inc. (founded in [YEAR]).
His current job(s) include being the Co-Chairman at The National Alliance to End Homelessness, Inc. since 1992, Chairman at NextNav LLC since 2011, Executive Chairman at TORAD Engineering LLC, Director at Omnispace LLC, Director at Siden, Inc., and Vice President-Sales at Star Brands North America, Inc.His former job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer & Director at NextNav Holdings LLC, Chief Executive Officer at MCImetro, Inc. (from 1994 to 1996), Chairman at MidWave Wireless, Inc. (from 1996 to 2002), Chairman at XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. (from 1997 to 2008), Chairman at LightSquared I LP, Chairman at Sirius XM.
Radio, Inc. (from 2008 to 2009), Chairman at NextNav, Inc. (from 2021 to 2024), Director at Sorrento Networks International, Inc., Director at SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Inc., Director at WorldSpace, Inc., Director at Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc. (from 2005 to 2009), and Director at Devas Multimedia Pvt Ltd. He was also an Executive Vice President at MCI Communications Corp.
(from 1990 to 1996).
Mr. Parsons's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Clemson University and an MBA from the University of South Carolina.