Julius Parker, Jr.

Major General, U. S. Army (Retired)

Upon his retirement, General Parker was, and remains the highest ranking African-American Military Intelligence Officer in the history of the Army. He is one of three African-Americans in the Military Intelligence Branch to attain the rank of general officer. Parker completed the Reserve Officers Training Corps curriculum at Prairie View A&M University in 1955 and was commissioned a second lieutenant of Infantry. He earned the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Public Administration from Shippensburg State University of Pennsylvania. Parker is also a graduate of The Harvard University Executive Program. Presently, General Parker serves as Associate Vice President for Business Affairs and Vice President for Administrative Services at the University of Arizona. He is directly responsible for University operations in six areas: a $400,000,000.00 procurement operation; risk management and safety; police and security; records management; printing and graphics; and postal operations. He is a two time recipient of the Governors Award for Excellence.