Authors

Honorable. Gregory Parker, Ph.D.

Honorable Gregory Parker, Ph.D., is a distinguished public servant and technologist with over thirty-five years of leadership experience across the public and private sectors. A trailblazer in Texas politics, Dr. Parker made history as Comal County’s first African American and youngest-ever commissioner, where he championed initiatives in transportation, workforce development, and education. His public service career also includes appointments as City Manager and Commissioner with the Texas Commission on State Emergency Communications, where he managed multimillion-dollar budgets and large-scale operational teams. 

 

In the private sector, Dr. Parker has served as the Chief Executive Officer of PQT Health, a health-tech company that delivers AI-powered, cloud-based EHR solutions designed to streamline rural healthcare. He currently leads CGT Capital Group, a family office and investment firm overseeing diversified portfolios in healthcare, logistics, real estate, finance, and cryptocurrency ventures. His entrepreneurial projects include Dyvine EHR, Health OS, and LuxMe, a real-world asset tokenization platform that integrates blockchain with ISO 20022 standards.

Academically, Dr. Parker holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Master of Public Administration, and a Doctorate in Public Policy and Administration. He has served as an adjunct professor and is a published author, contributing numerous works on economics, governance, technology, cryptocurrency, and conservative political thought. His publications include, but are not limited to: Capitalism and Morality, Conservative Essays for the Modern Era, The Governmental Budget: Do Politics Influence the Outcome of the Governmental Budgeting Process?, Central Bank Digital Currencies: A Push Toward Socialism, and Reimagining Payroll, which explore the intersection of ethics, economics, and innovation. ORCID: 0000-0003-0984-945X.

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Essays

The Governmental Budget: Do Politics Influence the Outcome of the Governmental Budgeting Process?

by Gregory Parker, Ph.D.

This paper will attempt to answer a common question that has been asked of me, in my elected official capacity, on more than one occasion, by undergrad interns from several local universities. Do politics influence the outcome of the governmental budgeting process? To answer this question, this article will explore a governmental budget, the budgeting process, its actors, the political environment of governmental budgeting, and some recommendations to reduce the level of politics.

There is no shortage of information on the governmental budgeting process, the politics involved, and the types and approaches to budgeting, yet; in this paper, I will focus only on the fundamental form of budgeting. Furthermore, this paper is not meant to be an end-all source. It is very general and should be viewed in the context of other sources.

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC): A Potential Push Toward Socialism

by Gregory Parker, Ph.D.

The world of finance has been undergoing rapid transformation, with the rise of cryptocurrencies and decentralized financial systems challenging traditional monetary frameworks. Central banks worldwide are exploring the potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to maintain their influence and adapt to this evolving landscape. Understanding their implications on social and economic systems is crucial as CBDCs emerge as a potential response to these challenges.

In this article, I will briefly examine the potential implications of CBDCs on the advancement of socialism, totalitarianism, and the emergence of social credit scores. I will also discuss the challenges and opportunities posed by CBDCs in this context and the need for policymakers to carefully consider the broader implications of digital currencies as they chart a course for the future of finance.