CEO

As CEO of d.e. Foxx & Associates, Gerald Sparkman oversees three strategic business units to create value for corporate and institutional clients across the U.S. These services include facility maintenance and construction; custom packaging, staffing, and warehousing; spend analytics, procurement and vendor management. Sparkman joined Versatex in 2012 as President and Chief Operating Officer and continues to provide leadership of the business today.

Sparkman is an expert in business transformation, organizational effectiveness, and Six Sigma process improvement. He has utilized this expertise to drive double-digit growth and cost savings throughout his career. Sparkman specializes in developing people, processes, and technologies that create value for employees, customers, and shareholders.

Prior to joining d.e. Foxx, Sparkman held multiple executive positions at Cincinnati Bell. He has also served as SVP of operations at Provident Bank, and VP of payment services at American Express.

Sparkman is a graduate of Anna Maria College and holds an MBA from Notre Dame University. He currently serves on boards of The United Way of Greater Cincinnati and The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. In 2019 Sparkman was recognized by Cincinnati Magazine in its annual 300 Most Powerful Leaders publication.