Team
Parker Aerts
Chief Ethics & Strategy Officer
Parker Aerts is a purpose-driven leader focused on strengthening people, organizations, and communities through ethical, human-centered workforce innovation. As Chief Ethics & Strategy Officer at Infinity Staffing Professionals, he champions equitable access, holistic support systems, and partnerships that open doors for underserved talent.
A West Michigan native recognized for his leadership early on, Parker blends entrepreneurship, operational management, and community impact into a unified approach to elevating others. He is also the owner of Artman Outdoor Rentals, expanding access and representation in outdoor recreation. His background includes leading operations at a world-renowned security and canine-training organization and mentoring student-athletes through competitive coaching.
Parker earned his bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship with a Leadership minor from Central Michigan University, where he also competed as a collegiate Track & Field athlete.
Community Involvement
- Moving to Board Chair for Read Muskegon
- Board Member at Access Health
- Committee Member at Grand Rapids Chamber – Mosaic Business Collective
- Committee Member at Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber – Ambassador Committee
- Committee Member at Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber – Government Affairs Committee
- Committee Member at The Momentum Center of Grand Haven – Marketing & Promotions
- Member at Rotary Club of Muskegon
- Head Track & Field Coach at Reeths-Puffer High School
- Cohort 2024, Inclusive Leadership Academy-Executive
- Cohort 2025, Muskegon In Focus
- Recipient 2025, Future 15 of the Lakeshore
- Executive Board Member at Muskegon Young Black Professionals
Ira Williams
Chief People & Impact Officer
Ira Williams brings more than two decades of experience in hiring, onboarding, training, sales, and management. His career in the staffing and recruiting industry includes leading high-performing teams, launching and operating his own staffing venture, and helping build two fast-growing staffing and recruiting companies. His track record reflects a deep commitment to operational excellence, workforce development, and people-centered leadership.
A servant leader at his core, Ira is guided by a focus on uplifting and empowering others. He is also a dedicated family man, raising nine children and proudly embracing his role as a grandfather. He lives by the words of Whitney Young: “It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one, than to have an opportunity and not be prepared.”
Ira continues to lead with integrity, vision, and a genuine commitment to helping individuals and organizations thrive.
Community Involvement
- Vice Board Chair, Healthy 2 Connections
- Advisory Committee, Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley State University
- Committee Member, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber – Ambassador Committee
- Committee Member, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber – Silent Observer Committee
- Cohort 2024, Inclusive Leadership Academy
- Cohort 2024, Inclusive Leadership Academy-Executive
- Vice Board Chair at Path Finders
- Board Member for Muskegon Civic Theater





