Casey Parker joins Chester chamber board

Casey Parker, who has insurance agencies in Chester and Sparta, has been named to the board of directors of the Chester Chamber of Commerce.

Parker, owner of the Partners Hometown Insurance Agency in both communities, has been a Chester Chamber member since 2012.

An Edwardsville, Illinois native, she chose to make Chester her home in 1999.

"I quickly fell in love with this small community for so many reasons," she said. "It seemed everyone knew each other by name, was so friendly, and always willing to lend each other a helping hand.

"I instantly knew that Chester was where I wanted to raise my family.

Casey Parker met and married a Chester native, Shawn Parker, in 2001, and they have three children.

Parker said she has more than two decades of experience in sales, finance and insurance.

"I'm excited to share whatever knowledge I've picked up along the way with this organization and hope to give back to this wonderful community that I call home," Parker said. "I'm honored that you've invited me to serve on the board."