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D. Sparks
Director/Board Member at
MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
Net worth: 769 290 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Mr. D.
P.
Sparks, Jr., is an Independent Director at Medical Properties Trust, Inc., a Fellow at Bagley College of Engineering, a Member at Downtown Exchange Club and a Member at Sunrise Rotary Club.
He is on the Board of Directors at Medical Properties Trust, Inc., Independent Petroleum Association of America and MPT Operating Partnership LP.
Mr. Sparks was previously employed as a Senior Vice President-Resources Development by Energen Corp., a Senior Vice President-Operations by Energen Resources Corp., a Chairman by New Mexico Oil & Gas Association, and a Member by Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | 150,546 ( 0.03% ) | 769 290 $ | 2026-05-30 |
D. Sparks active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-09-02 |
Independent Petroleum Association of America
 Independent Petroleum Association of America Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures oil and natural gas | Director/Board Member | - |
Sunrise Rotary Club | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Downtown Exchange Club | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Bagley College of Engineering
 Bagley College of Engineering Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across eight engineering departments, including aerospace, agricultural and biological, chemical, civil and environmental, computer science and engineering, electrical and computer, industrial and systems, and mechanical engineering. The private company is based in MS. The college provides academic resources such as tutoring, scholarships, study abroad programs, co-op opportunities, and professional development. It offers specialized programs like an entrepreneurship certificate and a mentoring program for graduate school preparation. Student involvement is encouraged through organizations and outreach activities, and research is supported with proposal resources and grant assistance. The college awards credit for high school engineering courses and maintains a commitment to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
MPT Operating Partnership LP
 MPT Operating Partnership LP Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Acts as a financing subsidiary/Special purpose entity | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of D. Sparks
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Energen Resources Corp.
 Energen Resources Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Supplies natural gas and explores for and produces oil | Chief Operating Officer | 2012-11-29 |
| ENERGEN CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-12-31 |
Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc.
 Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides petroleum engineering services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of D. Sparks
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Private companies
Connections
55
1st degree connections
11
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Energen Corp.
 Energen Corp. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in the development, acquisition, exploration and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids | Energy Minerals |
Medical Properties Trust, Inc.
 Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates a real estate investment trust which acquires and develops net-leased healthcare facilities | Finance |
Energen Resources Corp.
Energen Resources Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Supplies natural gas and explores for and produces oil | Utilities |
Mississippi State University
 Mississippi State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc.
Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides petroleum engineering services | Industrial Services |
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Independent Petroleum Association of America Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures oil and natural gas | Process Industries |
MPT Operating Partnership LP
MPT Operating Partnership LP Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Acts as a financing subsidiary/Special purpose entity | Finance |
New Mexico Oil & Gas Association
 New Mexico Oil & Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a associations for oil and natural gas companies | Commercial Services |
Sunrise Rotary Club | |
Downtown Exchange Club | |
Bagley College of Engineering
Bagley College of Engineering Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across eight engineering departments, including aerospace, agricultural and biological, chemical, civil and environmental, computer science and engineering, electrical and computer, industrial and systems, and mechanical engineering. The private company is based in MS. The college provides academic resources such as tutoring, scholarships, study abroad programs, co-op opportunities, and professional development. It offers specialized programs like an entrepreneurship certificate and a mentoring program for graduate school preparation. Student involvement is encouraged through organizations and outreach activities, and research is supported with proposal resources and grant assistance. The college awards credit for high school engineering courses and maintains a commitment to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. | Consumer Services |
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