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John Sparks' roots run deeply in
Oklahoma. Raised in Sulphur near his family's ranch, which was
founded before statehood, John remains actively involved in family
ranching. He attended Harvard College where he was an All Ivy League
defensive tackle and also served as an intern for then Senator
David Boren. After receiving his degree, John returned home, earning
a law degree from the University of Oklahoma.
Upon graduation from law school,
John's strong attraction to public service took him to Washington,
DC, where he served as a legislative aide to Oklahoma Congressman
Bill Brewster. John spent over
a year serving the people of Oklahoma, working on issues such as
the environment, defense, agriculture, international trade and
Native American affairs.
Committed to improving Oklahoma,
John again returned home to begin his legal career. Most of his
legal career, including time with the law firms of Crowe & Dunlevy
and Foliart, Huff, Ottaway & Bottom, has been spent in the
health care sector. John
is now a founding partner of the Odom, Sparks & Jones
law firm.
Even as a busy professional, John
understands the importance of a strong community and has served
as President of both the Cleveland County Bar Association, the
Cleveland County Workforce Investment Board and as a member of
the boards of Health for Friends and the Thunderbird Clubhouse,
which supports adults recovering from mental illness in Cleveland
and McClain Counties. He
is also a dedicated volunteer with the United Way of Norman.
He continues to be an active member of the Sooner Rotary Club,
as well as a member of the Norman Chamber of Commerce. Following
a long family tradition, John is a member of the Oklahoma Farm
Bureau, Oklahoma Cattleman's Association and now the Cleveland
County Cattleman's Association.
John was elected to represent Cleveland
and McClain counties in the Oklahoma Senate in November 2006. With the University
of Oklahoma located in his Senate district, John has been a strong
supporter of Oklahoma’s colleges and universities, and has
been recognized in his first term as the Higher Education Association’s
Newcomer of the Year. He has also been honored by the Oklahoma
Cattlemen’s Association as Legislator of the Year for his
work on behalf of ranchers.
John and his wife of ten years, Elizabeth
Sneed Sparks, are raising their two sons in Norman where they
have lived since college. They are active members of McFarlin
Memorial United Methodist Church and have served the church in
numerous capacities, including the Administrative Board.

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Senator John Sparks
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 513B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5553
sparks@oksenate.gov
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