23 May 2015 Person of the Month: Mike Parsons

City: Searcy

Work: Director of Searcy Parks and Recreation.

Community activities: K-Life, church and sports.

Church activities: I attend Fellowship Bible church in Searcy.

Family: Wife, Shara Parsons; daughter, Addison Parsons, 4.

Education: Double major in sports management and kinesiology at Harding University.

Favorite book: Bible.

Favorite meal: Fried chicken.

Most cherished possession: My family.

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Fishing.

Favorite quote: Everyone should be quick to listen and slow to speak.

No. 1 vacation spot: Alaska.

Favorite place in Arkansas: Trout fishing on the Little Red River.

What do you love about 501 LIFE: All the different people the magazine reaches. You can see what is going on in other counties and stay updated.