Christopher Sparks

Christopher Sparks has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Christopher started their career as a Product Manager and eLearning Specialist at Profitstar, where they turned around a failing product and managed software development. Christopher later worked as a PMO Financial Analyst at Commercial Federal Bank, where they produced financial reports and forecasts for corporate projects.

Christopher then joined PayPal as a Senior Manager, overseeing strategic planning, budgeting, and financial analysis for their Global CS & Ops Planning. Christopher led a team responsible for coordinating efforts across global teams, analyzing project efficiency, and developing detailed models.

Christopher also held various roles at Bank of the West, including Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, and Vice President of Performance and Reporting Manager. In these positions, they managed finance teams, implemented data-driven forecasting processes, and provided strategic analysis to drive performance and support corporate objectives.

Christopher's other work experience includes being a Finance Manager at TD Ameritrade and an Adjunct Finance Professor at Metropolitan Community College. Christopher currently holds the role of Finance Director at First National Bank of Omaha.

Christopher Sparks earned their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1999. Christopher later pursued a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, completing the program from 2004 to 2006. Currently, they are enrolled at Auburn University, focusing on Accounting, though the end year is not specified.