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 manager, Army Corps Engineers, 1990; heavy equipment manager, Army Corps Engineers, 1990-1992.
Member American Institute of Architects (scholar 1983-1986), Society of America Military Engineers, Intern Architect Development Program.
Married Susan Kathryn Sanders, December 27, 1984. Children: Rosalyn, Ross.