Sparks Group Leadership
Stephen Sparks, Chief Executive Officer and Owner
Stephen Sparks has been the Chief Executive Officer and Owner of Sparks Group since 1984. While many companies’ primary mission is to grow market share, Mr. Sparks’ vision has been to build a staffing firm that has the reputation worthy of his namesake. The company has realized significant growth over the years by earning the respect of clients and employees alike. Sparks Group’s solid reputation has been built on the basic principles of business ethics, honest communication, unparalleled commitment to quality, and putting people first. Mr. Sparks is a long time member of American Staffing Association and the World Presidents’ Organization (WPO). Mr. Sparks is passionate about and committed to our community through active involvement and support for various organizations, including Neediest Kids (Board of Directors), and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (National Board of Trustees). Mr. Sparks earned both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Missouri State University.
Dave Meyercord, President
Dave Meyercord serves as President of Sparks Group and brings approximately 30 years of executive leadership experience across the staffing, business services, and financial services industries. Mr. Meyercord has extensive expertise in growth strategy, operational improvement, sales leadership, organizational development, and building high-performing teams. Prior to joining Sparks Group, he served as Chief Executive Officer of AREVO Group and held senior leadership roles with Elwood Staffing Services and Headway Workforce Solutions. Mr. Meyercord earned his MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, a master’s degree from the University of Florida, and a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University.
Tracy Boyers, Regional Director (MD)
Tracy Boyers is the Regional Director for Sparks Group, overseeing the branch operations in Montgomery County Maryland, Northern Virginia and Richmond, Virginia for our Office Division. Ms. Boyers began her career with us in 1998 and since that time has been responsible for overall branch operations to include recruitment, account development and personnel management. In her current role she maintains oversight over all human resource responsibilities, company operations, training and project management to include overall corporate initiatives.
Charles Harris, Regional Director (DC/MD)
Charles Harris is the Regional Director for our Office Division, overseeing offices in Washington DC and Baltimore, MD and several of Sparks Group’s largest staffing programs throughout the region. Mr. Harris joined our company in 2000 and holds over two decades of experience in general and personnel management, recruitment, customer service, and sales in established corporate environments. Mr. Harris is a Certified Staffing Professional (CSP®) and is Technical Services Certified (TSC™) through the American Staffing Association (ASA).
Crystal Connelly, Director of Sales
Crystal Connelly is the Director of Sales for Sparks Group. She is an accomplished professional with a proven ability to leverage industry experience in business development, and strategic planning to improve Client relations. Her focus is building and leading high performing teams who bring to market Sparks Group’s many offerings, and further understanding their staffing challenges. Ms. Connelly shares over a decade of experience within recruitment, account management, leadership and understanding Client’s true needs. Her expertise spans over Office Services, Accounting and Finance, Information Technology, Creative as well as Government sector business.
Spencer Nelson, Division Director (Creative)
Spencer Nelson is the Director of Sparks Group’s Marketing & Creative Division. With more than 14 years of experience in healthcare, technology and creative staffing, Mr. Nelson is a proven leader in human capital management and talent acquisition. He has dedicated his career to recruitment, successfully leading internal recruitment departments and direct-hire/contract service lines for regional, national and global enterprises and agencies. A demonstrated thought leader with diverse international experience, he has successfully developed and implemented recruitment strategies, managed high-performing teams and maintained valuable, lasting business relationships. He is thrilled to bring his expertise to Sparks Group’s already outstanding team.
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