Jeremy Sparks

Jeremy Sparks (born May 31, 1977) is an American former professional rodeo bullfighter and Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) member, Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Hall of Fame member, and author of Go West - 10 Principles that Guided My Cowboy Journey.

Early life Sparks was born in Helena, Arkansas, to Elmer and Claudie Sparks. He has two brothers, Jeff and Jay Sparks. In 1989, his family moved from Marvell, Arkansas to Fountain Hill, Arkansas. He served as a bullfighter at amateur and collegiate events and trained under World Champion Bullfighter Mike Matt.

Career In September 2000, while still a student at UAM, Sparks applied for and received his membership to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). In May 2001, he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in communications. After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Sparks enlisted in the Air Force and went on to earn his commission in December 2001. In March 2002, he was invited by the South Korean Minister of Tourism to perform an exhibition bullfight at the famed Cheongdo International Bullfighting Festival in Cheongdo, South Korea. in Casper, Wyoming, and worked PRCA Circuit Final Rodeos on both the East and West Coasts.

During his rodeo career, he was appointed Case 05-195 and represented the United States Air Force as the only professional bullfighter endorsed by the Pentagon in the history of the USAF. He was a Wrangler endorsee, an ad spokesman for Bresnan Communications, and featured by Mutual of Omaha in the 2010 Aha Moment TV commercial campaign.

In 2008, he appeared on Pressure Cook with Chef Ralph Pagano and later on the Power of 10 with Drew Carey.

Sparks retired from professional rodeo in 2010.

In 2016, he contracted with Elevate Publishing to publish his story, Go West describing the ten lessons that he learned in route to a CFD Hall of Fame career.

Personal life

Sparks is married to Jamie Jordan. He is the father of three boys and currently resides in northwest Arkansas.