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Parker's Building Supply planted its roots in the community more than 80 years ago in Port Arthur, TX, with original owners B. Wyde and Sam Spector initially salvaging wood by dismantling of old oil derricks. Shortly after starting the business, Sam Wyde, B.Wyde’s son, entered the business and turned it into a retail lumber yard.
In the 1950s, Robert Wyde, Sam’s son and Richard Parker, B. Wyde’s son-in-law, became involved in the business and established relationships with contractors. In 1968, Richard Parker bought the entire business from the Wydes. After surviving a devastating fire in 1974, Richard opened the current location in Port Arthur and changed the name to Parker Lumber.
In the late 1970’s, Richard’s son, Scott, entered the business. During the last three decades, Parker opened 13 more locations across Texas.
In 2005, Parker Lumber was acquired by Lanoga in an effort to establish a Texas presence. After less than two years under the Lanoga umbrella, Scott Parker was given an opportunity to re-acquire his family’s business and happily bought back 10 locations.
In 2010, Parker made the decision to expand into California with the purchase of the Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs locations. Further expansion brought Parker to Yucca Valley and 29 Palms. There are now 22 locations serving Texas and California, with plans to expand further as opportunities arise.
In 2015, Scott Parker changed the name to Parker's Building Supply to reflect the company’s aspirations and expand its opportunities.
Later that year, Parker sold to US LBM Holdings, a holding company that embraces and supports the Parker's Building Supply culture. Now, as in the past, the philosophy of Parker’s remains the same: low, competitive prices with superior customer service with a wealth of knowledge for both the D-I-Yer and the expert contractor.
