Adam Parness has been a resident of Horry County for over 22 years and has proudly served his communities as a volunteer and career Emergency Medical Technician and Firefighter.  Adam is the father of two children, Derrick and Matthew, who are currently attending Myrtle Beach High School and Myrtle Beach Intermediate.

Parness is a well established member of the Horry County community, having been a successful local business owner and a long serving member of the Horry County Planning Commission, serving for six of his nine years as Chairman.  He has many years of experience in land development, technical review, zoning and land-use.  Adam has held certifications in local government land planning and development .

As a 1987 graduate of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy , Parness has enjoyed a rewarding career as a former officer with North Myrtle Beach and Horry County Police Departments, and currently serves as a South Carolina State Constable.  Adam also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Wind and Hail Underwriters Association, commonly referred to as the "Wind Pool Board", as the Consumer Representative to South Carolina, appointed by the State Insurance Director, former Senator Scott Richardson.

In addition to his career in law enforcement Parness has enjoyed a career as a successful business owner while currently owning Shred Alert and Shredright Corp., as well as former co-owner and founder of Pronto Press printing company, all in Myrtle Beach .  Adam is also a Commercial Realtor and member of the Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors.  He has spent numerous years volunteering and has held Board of Director positions in the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Surfside Area Rotary Club, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Horry County.  Parness has also served on the 'Legislative Policy Council' of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, serving as Chairman and Vice Chairman for three years, and was recently appointed to service on the Chambers 'Ethics Committee'.  Adam currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation.  

Parness has a strong belief in community service and heavily involves himself in local and state politics and government. His work has led him to multiple recognitions including a 'Certificate of Special Recognition' for "Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community" by U.S. Congressman Henry Brown, and another for "High Business Standards and Practices" by Former Rep. Tom Keegan of the SC State House of Representatives.  As well, his Myrtle Beach company Shred Alert has received the designation of "Shredding Company of the Year" and "Small Business of the Year" by The Myrtle Beach Herald and the MB Area Chamber of Commerce respectively.  In 2007 Adam was also honored as "Public Servant of the Week" by The Myrtle Beach Herald.