Retirement of Edward Parks

Edward Parks, a day shift custodian with Building Services, will retire from Purdue University on Jan. 4, 2026 after 32 years of service! Edward has had many different jobs during his time with the university. He worked as a painter for two years and was with Building Services carpet crew for 17 years before moving into a custodial position for the department in 2018. He’s received three Bravo Awards since his time here in Building Services. He follows in the footsteps of his grandfather and mother who also retired from Purdue.

A reception will be held for Edward on Friday, Nov. 21 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Hall for Discovery and Learning Research (DLR) in room 131. Everyone is welcome to attend to wish him well in retirement!

Shane Haselby
Director, Building Services