Rick Sparks

Rick Sparks has had a long and successful career in the food and consumer goods industry. Rick began their career in 1981 as a Unit Manager for Procter & Gamble, followed by a role as a Field Consultant for Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity in 1980. Rick then moved to Frito Lay in 1986 as a Director of Sales, and then to Nabisco in 1996 in the same role. In 1999, they joined Kraft Foods Group as Director eSales, and was responsible for driving annual sales from zero to $73 million. In 2013, they joined the mobile app startup iShoutOut as a Partner, with responsibility for Sales/Marketing and the operations of the business. In 2016, they joined Schwans Food Company as National Account Manager, eCommerce, and delivered consistent year over year sales growth. Most recently, in 2021, they joined The Safe + Fair Food Company as Vice President of Strategy.

Rick Sparks obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Idaho between 1976 and 1980.