If you live most anywhere in the mid-Atlantic region, I'll bet you've seen this commercial for Elephant Auto Insurance. In the Baltimore area it seems like it's on every fifteen minutes.
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? ? ? ? ? ? ??"Easy buddy, there's not much left up there."
The first few times I saw the Elephant spot, I thought, "What an unusual casting choice for a spokesperson." I didn't know who the guy in the commercial was, but he really worked. On camera he provided an unusual combination of sincerity, innocence, and humor.
After a few weeks my curiosity got the best of me.
Let me introduce you to Virginia's own Dave Parker, weatherman, family man, talk radio host, Radford alumnus, and Elephant Auto Insurance front-man. Oh yes, he's a country music DJ, also.
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Dave Parker's Bio ?
Dave's fond of the quote, "Like what you do, do what you like!"
Dave is a native of the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. As a graduate of Kempsville High School, Radford University, and additional studies at Mississippi State University, he has spent most of his life in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Many people recognize him as the long-time Chief Meteorologist at WTKR NewsChannel 3, where he worked for almost a decade. Viewers named him the area's Best Weatherman, and he's also picked up awards from the Associated Press in West Virginia and Ohio for his forecasts.
Dave has also appeared on CNN, The Today Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, and even The Dating Game.
Parker's first book was published in 2001, titled, "History Next Door, Stories of World War II by Hampton Roads Veterans."
After 18 years of television weather, he decided it was time for a change that would allow his family to stay in Virginia, close to extended family.
Having worked in radio since 2006, Dave was given the chance to pursue his love of country music by becoming one of the initial staff at US106.1, WUSH. You can hear him weekdays from 10 -3. He's also on Talk Radio AM790, WNIS. You'll also hear his voice and see his face in local and national commercials. Dave lives in Va. Beach with his wife, two teenage daughters, and their two crazy dogs.
You can follow Dave Parker on Twitter:?@daveparkr
About Elephant Auto Insurance:
Elephant Insurance is a subsidiary of Admiral Group plc. Admiral Group is the third largest auto insurer in the United Kingdom with eleven brands extending into three additional European countries. Admiral operates a direct-to-consumer business model, serving customers via the phone and internet, and has nearly 2 million customers worldwide. Admiral Group plc is consistently listed among the top places to work for by UK and EU national publications. More information is available at www.admiralgroup.co.uk.
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