NOCCCD Announces Dr. John Parker as New Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services
NOCCCD announces that Dr. John Parker has been selected as the new Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services. Dr. Parker is scheduled to begin in March 2026.
Anaheim, CA—Following Board of Trustees approval on January 27, 2026, the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) is delighted to announce that Dr. John Parker has been selected as the new Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services. Dr. Parker is scheduled to begin in March 2026.
Dr. Parker is a seasoned higher education executive with more than 20 years of senior-level leadership experience in fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and facilities and operational planning. He most recently served as Vice President of Administrative Services at San Diego City College, where he oversaw a $110 million operating budget and more than $7 million in grant funding. His portfolio included strategic planning, budget development, facilities management, campus safety, contract administration, payroll, human resources, and information technology.
As Chair of the Facilities Strategic Planning Committee, Dr. Parker led the development of a multi-year strategic planning process that guided major capital investments funded through the San Diego Community College District’s $3.5 billion bond program.
“Dr. Parker brings exactly the kind of steady, values-driven leadership our District needs at this moment,” said NOCCCD Chancellor Byron D. Clift Breland. “He understands that budgets are not just financial documents—they are moral documents that reflect our priorities and our commitments to students. John leads with a deep respect for participatory governance, a clear eye toward operational effectiveness, and an unwavering focus on ensuring that our systems, facilities, and fiscal practices ultimately serve student success. I am confident he will be an outstanding partner to our campuses and a strong steward of public trust.”
As a first-generation veteran and underrepresented scholar, Dr. Parker is deeply committed to the mission of California community colleges and their role in expanding access and opportunity for diverse and underserved populations. He currently serves on the boards of the Jackie Robinson YMCA, the Center for Economic Education, the Urban League, the Umoja Community, and the Neighborhood House Association. Together with his wife of 23 years, Gail Parker, Dr. Parker established the Parker Family Scholarship, which supports students facing structural barriers to educational access and encourages studies in accounting, economics, and finance disciplines.
“I am honored to join North Orange County Community College District and am grateful for the confidence of the Board of Trustees and the Chancellor’s Cabinet,” said Dr. Parker. “NOCCCD’s commitment to student success, equity, and access aligns closely with my own values. I look forward to working collaboratively with the Board, the Chancellor and District leadership, our talented teams at Cypress College, Fullerton College, and NOCE, and our community partners to ensure the District’s resources, systems, and facilities are aligned with student-centered outcomes and long-term fiscal sustainability.”
Dr. Parker holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Argosy University; a Master of Public Accounting from Arizona State University; an MBA in Finance from the University of Phoenix; a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Southern California; and two associate’s degrees from Los Angeles Trade Technical College.
NOCCCD Background
Two of the state’s premier colleges and most extensive continuing education program combine to provide the quality educational programming of the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD). Nearly 60,000 students enroll each term at Cypress College, Fullerton College, and North Orange Continuing Education. College students are able to shape their futures in programs leading to associate degrees, vocational certificates, and transfer opportunities. Life-long learning also is possible in continuing education programs that range from high school completion and basic skills mastery through an array of vocational training and self-development courses. The NOCCCD campuses serve an area of over one million diverse people – each pursuing their own, unique ambitions
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