Background
Sparks, Allen Kay was born on September 26, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Allen Kay and Violet Elsie (Lindstrom) Sparks.
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Allen Kay Sparks, American electronics company executive. Achievements include patents in field. Allied Corporation fellowship, Case Institute of Technology, 1958-1960. Board directors Elk Grove Township Republicans, Illinois, 1971—1974; board advisors Viterbo College, LaCrosse, 1982—1986; president District 59 Board Education, Elk Grove, 1968—1974; area chairman Des Plaines Community Chest, 1964; Member of Sigma Xi.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Ripon College, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Case Institute of Technology, 1960.
Career
Director chemical research Signal Company, Des Plaines, Illinois, 1972—1975, vice president technical chemical division East Rutherford, New Jersey, 1975—1976, vice president operations chemical division, 1976—1978, vice president, general manager, 1978—1980, Norplex Division, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 1980—1985, president, 1985—1986, England Materials Group Crane Company, Manhattan, Illinois, from 1986. Director Norplex Hong Kong, Ltd., Norplex France Limited Liability Company, Paris, Norplex United Kingdom Ltd, Northampton, England.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Elk Grove Township Republicans, Illinois, 1971—1974. Board advisors Viterbo College, LaCrosse, 1982—1986. President District 59 Board Education, Elk Grove, 1968—1974.
Area chairman Des Plaines Community Chest, 1964. Member of Sigma Xi.
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Married Nina Suzanne Bade, November 5, 1955. 1 child Alison Claire.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1955
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1960
Career
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1972 - 1975
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1980 - 1985