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Keith Allen Parrish
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Keith Parrish is a Democrat running for the Jones County Board of Education in 2026 2. He serves as the Webb Observatory Commissioning Manager at NASA 1. Parrish has established a campaign presence to improve student outcomes, school safety, and teacher support within the district 2.
Background and education
Keith Parrish is a Democrat who has self-described himself as running to improve student outcomes, school safety, and teacher support in Jones County 2. He serves as the Webb Observatory Commissioning Manager at NASA 1. The provided sources do not contain information regarding his birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religion, or specific educational background including schools attended and degrees earned.
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Career
Keith Parrish served as the Commissioning and Observatory Manager for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) at NASA 1. His involvement with the JWST project spanned two decades, during which he also held the roles of Thermal Systems Manager and Sunshield Manager 3. In these capacities, he led technical efforts related to the telescope's deployment and commissioning 5. Parrish is also associated with CME STEM, where he is listed as a NASA Deputy Project Manager 3.
Office history
Keith Parrish has served as the Commissioning Manager for the Webb Observatory at NASA 1. He is a candidate for the Jones County Board of Education 2.
Business interests and wealth source
Keith Parrish’s professional career is rooted in aerospace engineering and project management at NASA 1. He served as the Commissioning and Observatory Manager for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a role that spanned two decades of involvement with the mission 3. During his tenure, he also held positions as Thermal Systems Manager and Sunshield Manager 3. Parrish’s work on the telescope was highlighted in media coverage describing the deployment process 4 and noting his residence in Sykesville 5.
Regarding his financial background, available sources do not detail specific business ownership stakes, sales of private enterprises, or the primary source of personal wealth beyond his government employment. Parrish has self-describes as a Democrat running to improve student outcomes, school safety, and teacher support in Jones County 2. Campaign finance information indicates that he accepts individual contributions via ActBlue for his campaign for the Jones County Board of Education 2.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Parrish”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Parrish”.