Ryan joined FCNC in 2016. His love for the Blue Ridge Mountains, coupled with a passion to protect their one-of-a-kind forests and natural features, inspired him to pursue a career in forestry. Ryan earned a Master of Forest Resources and a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Organizations from the University of Georgia.

Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina — Our Team

Ryan earned a Master of Forest Resources and a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Organizations from the University of Georgia. He was born in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina and, despite many moves throughout the state and the south, always felt a strong calling back to his childhood mountain home.

Ryan Sparks was born in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. He earned a Master of Forest Resources and a Master of Arts in nonprofit organizations from the University of Georgia.

Our Team — Foothills Conservancy of NC

Ryan Sparks was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. He earned a Master of Forest Resources and a Master of Arts in nonprofit organizations from the University of Georgia.

Ryan Sparks
Stewardship Director

Ryan joined FCNC in 2016. His love for the Blue Ridge Mountains, coupled with a passion to protect their one-of-a-kind forests and natural features, inspired him to pursue a career in forestry.

Ryan Sparks currently works as stewardship director at Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina.

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, Ryan Sparks did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Administration

Ryan Sparks

As of September 2, 2026, Ryan Sparks’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Alejandra Gracias

Buket Urgen

Joshua Pless

- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 