Our People

Ann Nordeen Parker, ASID
President

A licensed interior designer with a degree in Interior Design from Iowa State University, Ann Parker has over 12 years of experience working with a large national architectural firm in a highly creative design position prior to beginning Parker Design Studio in 2010. She now provides her wealth of design and project management experience to Kersey/Wike Associates.

Joel T. Parker, Jr., ASLA, RLA, LEED AP
Principal Landscape Architect

After earning his Bachelor’s Degree of Landscape Architecture from Mississippi State University in 1997, Joel Parker joined Kersey/Wike Associates in November of that same year as an intern landscape architect. Since then, Joel has progressed to his current position as owner and Principal Landscape Architect. He is known for his attention to client care and a steadfast desire to treat each project as if it is the only project in the office.

Joel is certified by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board (CLARB) . He is also a LEED Accredited Professional, and has been directly involved with numerous LEED accredited projects. He is currently licensed to practice Landscape Architecture in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.

In 2008, Parker was awarded the Alumni Member of the Year Award by the faculty of the Department of Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University. The award was presented for outstanding dedication, service and leadership contributions to the profession of landscape architecture and to the Department.

Elisa Joyner
Administrative Assistant

Elisa Joyner has been with Kersey/Wike Associates since 1999 and plays a key business management role in the firm. While her role may be mostly “behind the scenes,” from proofreading print-ready materials to assisting with the firm’s accounting activities, Joyner’s contributions to KWA’s operations are of significant merit.

Melvin E. Kersey, Jr.
In Memoriam

We will forever remember the founder of what began in 1989 as Mel Kersey Associates. Mel passed away from natural causes on June 18, 2024, with his family by his side. Mel set an example for us to follow not only professionally but personally as well.

MEMPHIS

5050 Poplar Avenue Suite 1225
Memphis, Tennessee 38157
Phone: 901-685-8696
Fax: 901-685-8197