Anderson Warlick

Class of 1979

Hometown: Gastonia, NC

Distinguished Alumnus Photo

  • Warlick served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Parkdale Mills, Gastonia, NC. Parkdale Mills is the Largest manufacturer of spun yarns in North America. The company has 24 plants in four different countries and 2,500 employees. 
  • Warlick has served on several boards of directors including the National Council of Textile Organizations, National Cotton Council, The Coalition for a Prosperous America and several corporations.  Warlick was inducted into The Citadel Business School Hall of Fame and was the 2022 recipient of the Krause Award.