Biography

Mr. Sparks has served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Subsea Services and Well Intervention since September 2026. Prior to joining Hornbeck, Mr. Sparks served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Helix Energy Solutions from February 2016 until September 2026. From May 2015 to February 2016, Mr. Sparks served as Helix’s Executive Vice President – Operations, and he served as Helix’s Vice President – Commercial and Strategic Development from October 2012 to May 2015. Mr. Sparks has also served in various positions with Helix Robotics Solutions, Inc. (formerly known as Canyon Offshore, Inc.), including as Senior Vice President of Helix Robotics Solutions, Inc. from 2007 to September 2012. Including his experience with Helix, Mr. Sparks has over 36 years of experience in the subsea industry, including Operations Manager and Vessel Superintendent at Global Marine Systems and BT Marine Systems.