Jack Sparks didn’t just join Rotary; he was "nudged" into it by local icon and colleague, Baku Hoshi. “Baku was all about this community,” Jack recalls. She convinced him that to truly live and work in Dunwoody, he needed to be a Rotarian. At the time, Jack managed the Citizens Bank branch in Dunwoody; today, he channels that same entrepreneurial spirit into his franchises, Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta and Wonderly Lights.

A Heart for Service

Jack’s Rotary journey is defined by his passion for "serving those who need it most." This drive was solidified alongside Roy Ethridge at Dresden Elementary. Working with his wife, Marcela—a nurse—Jack supported the "First Tuesday" series, connecting immigrant families with vital legal and healthcare resources.

Through Marcela’s work with Tapestri, Jack has faced the sobering realities of human trafficking and domestic violence. These experiences shaped his tenure as Club President (2023-2024), where he championed high-impact projects including assembling survival backpacks for Tapestri victims, preparing meals for The Sandwich Project, and organizing Thanksgiving turkey baskets for families of Kingsley Elementary.

Beyond the Club

For Jack, Rotary is the bridge that spans the gap for underserved populations. When he isn't volunteering, he enjoys life with Marcela and their three children: JT, Emma, and Ethan. The Sparks family recently returned from a magical holiday in Finland, complete with reindeer sleigh rides and the Northern Lights.