Start: August 27, 2026 11 a.m.
End: August 27, 2026 12:15 p.m.
Location: Student Center, Ballroom
Contact Details
Entrepreneurship Center
765-285-9002
Corey Parchman is a Ball State University alumnus, former NFL wide receiver, entrepreneur, business acquisition advisor, real estate developer, and best-selling author based in Indianapolis.
During his collegiate football career, Parchman was recognized as one of the fastest players in the sport and set a 105-yard kickoff return record at Ball State. The achievement earned him an appearance on the “Late Show with David Letterman.” He later played professionally for five NFL franchises: the Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams, Oakland Raiders, and Green Bay Packers.
After retiring from football, Parchman built a career in business acquisition, private equity, and real estate development. He is the founder of CorePar Holdings, which operates in the lower middle market in Indianapolis and Miami, and CorePar Development, a firm focused on workforce housing in Central Indiana. Throughout his business career, he has managed more than $150 million in assets, acquired more than 12 businesses, and negotiated more than 40 transactions.
Parchman is also committed to education and community service. He founded Mini Men Pre-K Leadership Academy and Pre-K University Academy, two nonprofit preschools dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and leadership development for children from underserved communities.