Colonel Tom Parker In 1956 Colonel became Elvis' personal manager.By the end of their first year together the WALL STREET JOURNAL reported that since Colonel began marketing Elvis merchandise, they had grossed some $22 million in sales. http://www.rockabillyhall.com/ColTom.html
Tom Parker Colonel Tom Parker (June 26 1909 January 21 1997). the pseudonym of Andreas Cornelius van Kuijk was best known as the manager for Elvis Presley. http://www.spiritus-temporis.com/colonel-tom-parker/after-presley's-death.html
Colonel Tom Parker finding Elvis After Presley died in 1977, Parker became embroiled in legal disputes with Presleys estate and with his daughter. http://www.experiencefestival.com/colonel_tom_parker_-_finding_elvis