Lawton Sparks
About Lawton Sparks
Lawton Sparks serves as the Vice President of Financial Systems at ServisFirst Bank in Birmingham, Alabama, a position he has held since 2023. He has progressed through various roles at the bank, including Financial Systems Manager and AVP, Financial Systems Manager, after starting as a Business Analyst.
Work at ServisFirst Bank
Lawton Sparks currently serves as Vice President of Financial Systems at ServisFirst Bank, a position he has held since 2023. His career at the bank began in 2020, where he initially worked as a Business Analyst for a brief period of two months. He then transitioned to the role of Financial Systems Analyst, serving for six months until 2021. Following this, he advanced to the position of Financial Systems Manager from 2021 to 2022, and subsequently held the title of AVP, Financial Systems Manager from 2022 to 2023. Throughout his tenure, Sparks has contributed to the financial systems operations within the bank in Birmingham, Alabama.
Education and Expertise
Lawton Sparks studied at The University of Alabama from 2016 to 2020, where he earned a degree in Management Information Systems with a minor in Accounting. This educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both financial principles and information systems, enabling him to effectively manage financial systems in his current role at ServisFirst Bank.
Background
Prior to his extensive career at ServisFirst Bank, Lawton Sparks gained experience as an Enterprise Fraud Analytics Intern at BBVA in 2019. This internship lasted for two months and provided him with insights into fraud analytics within the banking sector. His early exposure to financial systems and analytics has contributed to his professional development in the financial services industry.
Career Progression
Lawton Sparks has experienced significant career progression during his time at ServisFirst Bank. Starting as a Business Analyst, he quickly moved through various roles, including Financial Systems Analyst and Financial Systems Manager. His promotion to AVP, Financial Systems Manager, and then to Vice President of Financial Systems reflects his growing responsibilities and expertise in managing financial systems within the organization.