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Stan Sparks
Chief Executive Officer/Chief
Sparks Protection Services, LLC (Owner, CEO) 2013-Present
   35 Years Experience in Security/Safety Management
   and Investigations
Licensed Ohio Private Investigator
Tactical Operations/Executive Protection Management
Wicklander & Zulawski Interview and Interrogation Certified.
Master Certification In Loss Prevention
Intelligence Analyses, Threat Assessment, Situational
​Awareness and Ohio-Intelligence Liaison Officer
   Homeland Security
Former Deputy Sheriff (State Of Texas); patrol/traffic,
    narcotics, and investigations
Liberty University--Lynchburg, VA
    Master of Arts (MA) in Human Resource Executive Management/Counseling (with honors), 2002
    Bachelors of Science in Psychology
Licensed/Ordained Chaplain & US Marine Corps Veteran/Scout Sniper STA-Platoon
Steve Sparks
Chief Operating Officer/Owner/Assistant Chief
Sparks Protection Services, LLC (Owner, COO) 2013-Present
   35 Years Experience in Security/Safety Management
   and Investigations
Licensed Ohio Private Investigator
    Background Screenings--Missing Persons--Criminal--Civil--
    Corporate--Domestic
Executive Security Management
Tactical Operations/Executive Protection Management
Goodland Academy--2001-2013--Houseparent/Principal/Program 
    Coordinator/Counseling and Motivation/Conflict Resolution
    Specialist/Team  Development/Love and Logic Training/
    Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
   Bachelor of Science--Graduated with Honors
Texas Law Enforcement Peace Officer
    81st Judicial Drug Task Force
School Resource Officer/Gang Intervention
US Marine Corps Veteran/Scout Sniper STA-Platoon
William Murphy
Executive Sales Manager and Field Operations Manager  Rank: Major

William, also known as Bill, holds a position on the Sparks Protection Services (SPS) Executive Committee Board. Currently serving as the Executive Accounts and Patrol Manager, he brings nearly 25 years of experience in different roles, including Patrolman, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Major. He possesses extensive expertise across every facet of the security and private protection sector. With a wealth of experience in interacting with clients, his primary focus is safeguarding their assets. He boasts a solid history of meeting and surpassing sales goals of millions of dollars, pinpointing the needs of customers, and fostering enduring relationships with them. Additionally, he manages the operations of all patrol officers and enjoys being out in the field with them. He has a background in transporting prisoners and capturing fugitives. He is also a certified Chaplain for our first responder team. With 12 years of service as a firefighter in Laurelville, Ohio, 5 years as a First Responder, and experience with the Homeland Security detachment during Hurricane Katrina, 5 years in tactical operations management, and certifications in Gang and Riot Control, Domestic Violence, and Verbal De-Escalation, as well as Trauma and Major Wound Care, he is a well-rounded professional.

L o c a t i o n

Providing Security, Vehicle Patrols, Private Investigation and Private Protection Services to Ohio and Surrounding States

First Responders  FEMA Region V: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin

Contact us for services Nationwide
What Our Clients Are Saying
"Security is doing a great job at our apartment complex, all the staff and residents appreciate having you as our security team for the protection that you are providing. Thank you."

Angelica Urena, Leasing Consultant, The Life at Edgewater Landing

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