Bob Parsons
Bob Parsons | |
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Parsons in 2017 | |
| Born | Robert Ralph Parsons November 27, 1950 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Baltimore |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Title | Founder of GoDaddy.com Founder of YAM Worldwide, Inc. Founder of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Founder of Parsons Xtreme Golf |
| Spouse | Renee Parsons |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Unit | 26th Marine Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Gallantry Cross |
| Website | www |
Robert Ralph Parsons (born November 27, 1950) is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 1997, he founded the GoDaddy group of companies, including Internet domain name registrar GoDaddy.com, reseller registrar Wild West Domains, and Blue Razor Domains. In July 2011, Parsons sold approximately 70 percent of GoDaddy to a private equity consortium and resigned his position as CEO. In June 2014, he stepped down from his position as Executive Chairman and served on the board until 2018.
Parsons is the founder and CEO of YAM Worldwide, Inc., which is home to his entrepreneurial ventures in the fields of power sports, golf, real estate, and marketing.
In 2012, Parsons and his wife Renee founded The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, which provides funding, primarily in the greater Phoenix area, to nonprofit organizations. In December 2013, they joined The Giving Pledge, an initiative started by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett that requires signators to commit at least half of their fortunes to charity.
As of September 2023, Parsons is ranked No. 314 on the Forbes 400 list of The Richest People in America. His memoir Fire in the Hole was released May 7, 2024 by Simon & Schuster.