John Sparks

John Sparks has a diverse and extensive work experience in the sports and entertainment industry. John most recently worked as the Vice President of Account Management at The Sports Facilities Companies since 2020. Prior to that, they served as the General Manager at Sports Facility Management from 2018 to 2020. From 2011 to 2018, they were the Managing Partner at Sage In Sight, a consulting firm specializing in sports and entertainment facility management. John also held roles such as Stadium Operations Assistant Division Manager at City of Orlando (Orlando Venues), Director of Operations at Anthony James Partners, and Senior Vice President and General Manager at Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. John began their career at Spurs Sports & Entertainment L.L.C./Community Arena Management Division, where they served as the Vice President and General Manager of AT&T Center. Before that, they worked at Turner Broadcasting Systems Inc as the Director of Arena Operations and the Maintenance Operations Manager at CNN Center. John's earlier experiences include roles as the Engineering Training Assistant/Marine Gas Turbine Inspector at Surface Force Atlantic and Senior Enlisted Engineer at USS Cape St. George (CG71).

John Sparks attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale from 1981 to 1984, where they studied Education. Prior to that, they completed their high school education at Grover Cleveland High School from 1971 to 1975, where they obtained a degree in General Studies with a focus on Industrial Arts. Additionally, at some point, they also participated in the FBI Citizens Academy, although the specific dates and details are unavailable.