Bob Parr

Robert Michael Parr MBE (born 25 June 1957) is a private security contractor best known for his role as Team Leader and Executive Producer of "Shadow Force" on the History Channel. Parr has also won six Primetime Emmy Awards for his work with The Amazing Race,[1] and is a published novelist.[2]

Bob Parr
Born	Robert Michael Parr 25 June 1957 London, England
Occupation	TV producer, Private security contractor
Notable credit(s)	Shadow Force (History Channel) The Amazing Race (CBS) "Jungle Gold" (Discovery Channel) "America's Next Top Model" (The CW)
Spouse(s)	Nicola
Children	Alasdair Jamie Laura
Website	http://www.so3projects.com

Biography

Born in London, England, Bob started his career in the British Armed Forces where he spent 25 years before retiring in late 1999.[3]

Founder, Director and co-owner of leading Risk Management company SO3 Projects,[4] Bob has overseen security for numerous television productions around the world and has provided consultancy services to many additional clients. He is also the owner of SO3 Media and a published author. Bob has a Master's Degree in Security and Risk Management from the University of Leicester, awarded with Distinction, and is currently studying for a PhD with King’s College London. An Ocean Yachtmaster, he works as a Risk Management consultant and author from his self-built sailing yacht, and splits his remaining time between ocean cruising, writing and studying.[3]

Bob Parr is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and a Member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House). He was appointed to the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Millennial Honours List.

Notes

1. "Bob Parr". emmys.com. Primetime Emmy Award.
2. "Blood on the Iron Hard Ground". robert-parr.com. Bob Parr Author.
3. "NZ Company Produces International Documentary". scoop.co.nz.
4. "so3 Projects: Welcome". so3projects.com.

References

• Bob Parr at IMDb