Parker House Sausage began with $10 and a family recipe. 102 years later, it’s a Chicago icon — and one of America’s oldest Black-owned businesses.

As McFolling transitioned from a 27-year banking career and stepped into her role as president, she recalled one piece of advice: “My cousin, Michael Parker, the chairman, he told me, ‘Robin, once you get in there, you’re gonna have your own vision. And what you don’t know, there will be people there that can mentor you in those areas.’ And he was 100% right.”