HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Nathan Sparks connects business, leadership, and community through economic development

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Nathan Sparks connects business, leadership, and community through economic development

Nathan Sparks has long been familiar with the Emerald Coast, first visiting as a child on summer vacations before eventually returning to the area professionally. Originally from Birmingham, he now calls Niceville home and has spent more than a decade helping shape Okaloosa County’s economic future. As Executive Director of One Okaloosa EDC, Nathan’s work centers on connecting businesses, military leaders, educators, and elected officials to st…