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Michael Parks
Director/Board Member at
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 666 821 $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
Michael K.
Parks is currently an Independent Director at Ares Capital Corp.
since 2019.
He is also a Director at E*TRADE Bank and The People Concern.
Formerly, Mr. Parks was Chief Executive Officer at Crescent Capital Finance Group, Inc. from 2011 to 2013.
He served as President, Chief Executive Officer & CIO at Aurora National Life Assurance Co. from 1996 to 2000.
He was Chairman of El Paso Electric Co. from 2012 to 2015.
He held the position of Managing Director at TCW Asset Management Co. LLC and The TCW Group, Inc. He was Director at E*TRADE Financial Corp.
from 2003 to 2011 and Director of Financial Buyers & Leveraged Finance at Salomon Brothers from 1981 to 1992.
He was Director at Ares Management Corp (Private Equity) and Managing Director-Private Market at BlackRock, Inc. from 2015 to 2018.
Mr. Parks completed undergraduate studies at Haverford College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/05/2026 | 35,986 ( 0.01% ) | 666 821 $ | 30/06/2026 |
Michael Parks active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 21/11/2019 |
E*TRADE Bank
 E*TRADE Bank Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Director/Board Member | - |
The People Concern
 The People Concern Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a non profit organization that provides interim housing, mental and medical care, substance abuse & domestic violence services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Parks
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BLACKROCK, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2018 |
| EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY | Chairman | 05/02/2015 |
| CRESCENT CAPITAL FINANCE GROUP INC | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2013 |
Aurora National Life Assurance Co.
 Aurora National Life Assurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance | Chief Executive Officer | 01/10/2000 |
Salomon Brothers
 Salomon Brothers Investment Banks/BrokersFinance A Wall Street invesment bank. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1992 |
Training of Michael Parks
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
78
1st degree connections
13
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
El Paso Electric Co.
 El Paso Electric Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates, transmits and distributes electricity | Utilities |
TCW Asset Management Co. LLC
 TCW Asset Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance TCW maintains a value-oriented investment approach and their investment process focuses on preserving capital for their clients. The firm’s integrated top-down and bottom-up investment process emphasizes global and multi-sector diversification to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns from income and capital appreciation. They offer a range of investment strategies across fixed income, equities, and emerging markets. | Finance |
E*TRADE Financial Corp.
 E*TRADE Financial Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides online stock brokerage and investing services | Finance |
BlackRock, Inc.
 BlackRock, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment and asset management services | Finance |
Ares Capital Corp.
 Ares Capital Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Crescent Capital Finance Group, Inc.
 Crescent Capital Finance Group, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Salomon Brothers
Salomon Brothers Investment Banks/BrokersFinance A Wall Street invesment bank. | Finance |
E*TRADE Bank
E*TRADE Bank Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Haverford College
 Haverford College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity)
 Ares Management Corp (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management invests in companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 10 - 250 million. The firm focuses on healthcare services, software & services, commercial & professional services, consumer services sectors. It provides financing for buyouts and growth capital requirements with investment size ranging from USD 30 – 500 million. | Finance |
Aurora National Life Assurance Co.
Aurora National Life Assurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance | Finance |
The TCW Group, Inc.
 The TCW Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as an asset management firm | Finance |
The People Concern
The People Concern Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a non profit organization that provides interim housing, mental and medical care, substance abuse & domestic violence services | Health Services |
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