Jill Sparks

https://abtech.edu/programs/workforce/business-incubation-and-small-business-center

Jill Sparks joined the NC Community College System in 2006 and currently serves as Executive Director of the Small Business Center and Business Incubation program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.  She also serves as a regional director and is on the state leadership team for the NC Small Business Center Network.  Jill loves to help existing and aspiring entrepreneurs fulfill their dreams and contribute to the economic vitality of WNC.  

Prior to joining A-B Tech, she worked at Appalachian State University as the Director of Career Planning Services and later as Director of Development for the Walker College of Business.  Jill earned both a BSBA in marketing and a BA in History from Appalachian State University and worked in both the transportation and insurance industries.  After earning her MBA from Appalachian State University, she worked in the financial services industry before returning to work at her alma mater in 1999.  Jill lives in Asheville, has two children and enjoys running, traveling dancing and baking.