Where to get your building materials, decking and more Working with professionals like Parr Lumber can help homeowners get what they need. When Dwight Parr Sr. founded Parr Lumber in 1930, he had no idea that a single lumber yard in Vancouver, Washington, would become one of the nation's largest building material suppliers. The Parr Company proudly operates 34 locations in Oregon and Washington, with just over 1,000 employees providing everything customers and contractors need to build, maintain and enhance homes. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, the Parr Company continues to grow while carrying on the family legacy. Michael Parr, Brad Farmer and Nancy Cranston — grandchildren of the company's founder — play active roles in the Parr Company and foster a family-oriented atmosphere. The Parr Company consists of five distinct subsidiaries that provide building solutions and services.