Kevin is a conservative businessman and community leader in Midland, Texas, with deep west Texas roots. Kevin was elected to the state senate in 2023 and received a 4 year term. He enjoyed a productive and successful first session in the 88th legislative session. His legislative priorities reflect the values and concerns for people that live in west Texas, with those being energy reliability, water access, healthcare and stopping oilfield theft.

Growing up in Midland, Kevin earned his Eagle Scout award at 14 years old and later graduated from Midland Lee High School in 1982. Kevin received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin in 1985 and then returned home to Midland, where he began his nearly 40-year career in the oil and gas industry. Working for Discovery Operating, Kevin learned the family business first as a pumper and roustabout, and currently serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

Kevin and his wife, Jill, raised their four children in Midland and are enjoying their growing family, now with two grandchildren and one on the way.

For over 30 years, the Sparks have served their community as Young Life and church leaders. Kevin and Jill are active Stonegate Fellowship members, where Kevin has served as an elder. The Sparks lead small-groups and mentor young couples bringing-up their own families. In his spare time Kevin enjoys hunting, fly fishing and spending time with his family.