Bethany Parker

Background

About Bethany Parker

I am the Chief Executive Officer of Stephens Landscape Professionals, where I focus on strengthening the company’s operating foundation and positioning it for long-term, sustainable growth. With more than 20 years of experience building, scaling, and advising high-growth companies across the services and technology sectors, I’m known for bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to teams navigating growth.Before joining SLP, I founded Cresso Collective, where I partnered with founders and leadership teams to strengthen strategy, operations, and execution. I’ve held executive leadership roles—including CXO, COO, and CEO—at companies such as AVL Growth Partners, Xero, and SquareTwo. My leadership style is direct and collaborative, grounded in accountability and focused on aligning teams around what matters most.I’m a recognized thought leader, have been featured in the Forbes and the Denver Business Journal Executive Voice series, and was named a Best in Biz International Executive of the Year award winner. I’m an activator with SheEO, an angel investor, and an LP with Range Ventures, Denver Angels, and Denver Ventures. I also serve on the CU Denver Finance Advisory Council and the CU Empowering Women in Business Steering Committee.Based in Denver, I live with my husband, two children, and our Boston Terriers. Outside of work, my family and I are proud foodies, love to travel and ski, and most weekends you’ll find me on the pool deck cheering on my kids at water polo.