Background
Sparkman, Ernest Lee was born on October 16, 1958 in Georgetown, South Carolina, United States. Son of Willie Joe and Lillie Mae (Bryant) Sparkman.
Sparkman, Ernest Lee was born on October 16, 1958 in Georgetown, South Carolina, United States. Son of Willie Joe and Lillie Mae (Bryant) Sparkman.
Student, Maryland Institute, 1978. Associate Architectural Engineering, Nashville State Technology Institute, 1983. Bachelor of Architecture, Pratt Institute, 1986.
Enlisted, United States Army, 1978;
Advanced through grades to First lieutenant, United States Army, 1986;
Served as construction supervisor, Army Corps Engineers, 1987 - 1990;
Executive construction manager, Army Corps Engineers, 1989 - 1990;
Project heavy equipment manager, Army Corps Engineers, 1990-1992.
Mississippi US Army Reserves 1999 - 2001
Mississippi, Army National Guard 2003 - 2006
California Army National Guard 2006 - 2013
Retired Capt., O3 US Army, 2018
Member American Institute of Architects (scholar 1983-1986), Society of America Military Engineers, Intern Architect Development Program.
Married Cheryl Katina Wimbush, April 28, 2018. Children: from first marriage Rosalyn, Ross,