A native of Alto Texas,
Mr. Sparkman received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Sam Houston State
University and Masters Degree from Eastern Kentucky University.
He began his career as a correctional officer with the Texas Department of
Corrections.
During his career, Deputy Commissioner Sparkman has worked in both the public and
private sector of community and institution corrections and held positions
in Texas, Kentucky and Mississippi. His employment experience includes:
Corrections Officer, Education Director, Adult Probation Officer, Juvenile
Intake Supervisor/Detention Superintendent, Director of Security, Warden and
Superintendent. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Commissioner of
Institutions, he was the Superintendent of the Mississippi State
Penitentiary. Mr. Sparkman has been involved in the American
Correctional Association Accreditation process since 1992 and has served as
a national auditor for the Association since 1995.
