About Us

About J.P. Industries, Inc.

J.P. Industries, Inc. (JPI), has been embracing people with significant disabilities since 1995 by (Ret.) Major General Julius Parker, Jr., who passed on April 3, 2024. His goal was to commit to promoting job opportunities in the Tucson Community as well as enriching the lives of people with disabilities. Dorvita Parker was passed the torch in 2019 by her father to continue his commitment. She continues to be bound and committed to eliminating barriers so that anyone can participate in working at JPI on government contracts. JPI has a total of 5 contracts, 3 large government contracts and 2 small contracts employing about 75% of the employees with significant disabilities performing custodial, landscaping and floor services with the following contracts:

US Homeland Security Border Patrol - 39 locations to include checkpoints, Forward Operating bounds, horse patrol and canine units, offices, gyms, processing centers, detention centers, and restrooms. (A background investigation is required).
Davis Monthan Air Force Base - Includes over 382 building restrooms, front and back gates, daycare centers, gyms, Alert facilities, youth centers, and all floor services (except for the hospital).
Ft. Huachuca Army Installation - Includes over 588 building restrooms, front and back gates, daycare centers, offices, gyms, youth centers, libraries, barracks, museums, student classrooms, break rooms, requested cleaning, and all floor services on installation (except for the hospital).
Joint Interoperability Center (JITC) located on Ft. Huachuca - Cleaning offices, restrooms, and lobbies. (A background investigation is required).
International Boundary and Water Commission (USIWBC) in Rio Rico Nogales Field Office - Cleaning 2 buildings to include offices, restrooms, conference rooms, hallways, laundry rooms, and control rooms.

At JPI, our team specializes in delivering exceptional cleaning solutions and comprehensive landscape management tailored to meet the needs of both commercial and government facilities. We combine industry-leading practices with a deep respect for our mission, ensuring that every space we touch is immaculate and every landscape we manage is meticulously maintained.

We take pride in being a catalyst for positive change, fostering an inclusive work environment while consistently exceeding our clients' expectations. Experience how our commitment to exceptional service and the AbilityOne Program makes JPI the reliable choice for all your cleaning and landscaping needs.

Our Founder

Upon his retirement, General Julius Parker was the highest-ranking African American Military Intelligence Officer in Army history and one of only three African Americans in the Military Intelligence Branch to achieve the rank of general officer.

Born in New Braunfels, Texas, he graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry and later earned a Master of Science in Public Administration from Shippensburg State University. He also attended The Harvard Senior Executive Program.

During his 34-year military career, General Parker commanded units at all levels, from second lieutenant to two-star general, and gained over 20 years of executive management experience, including overseeing organizations with up to 35,000 personnel and budgets of up to $850 million. He concluded his service as Commanding General of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and Commander of Fort Huachuca, where he developed intelligence training programs and founded the Military Intelligence (MI) Corps Hall of Fame.

After retiring in 1989, General Parker became Associate Vice President for Business Affairs at the University of Arizona, managing key operational areas including procurement, risk management, and security. He was a two-time recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence.