Kenneth Sparks

Kenneth Sparks has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Kenneth began their career in 1999 as an Assistant Manager at Walmart, where they stayed for eight years. Kenneth then worked as an Assistant Manager at Pilot Flying J for a year before moving on to Associated Bank, where they also held the position of Assistant Manager for one year. Kenneth then returned to Pilot Flying J as an Assistant Manager for a little over a year. In 2011, they joined Kunes Country Ford Lincoln Mercury as an Internet Merchandiser for two years. Following that, Kenneth worked as an Account Manager at CoWorx Staffing Services for about two years before becoming the Director of Information Technology Services at Uebelhor & Sons in 2015.

Kenneth Sparks attended Carthage College from 1990 to 1994, studying Business/Corporate Communications. Kenneth did not obtain a degree during that time. In terms of additional certifications, Kenneth received various certifications in the field of cybersecurity in 2022. These certifications include the Cyber Leader Certification Program from the Cyber Readiness Institute, Hacking biometrics from KnowBe4, How to Address Cybersecurity for Small Businesses from BrightTALK, Understanding a Risk-Based Approach to Cybersecurity from BrightTALK, Awesome Day from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Fundamentals from Intel Corporation, Cyber readiness Program from the Cyber Readiness Institute, and Cyber Security Leadership and Management from Infosec.