Advisory Board Member Profile
Ryan Sparks
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Elo Touch Solutions Inc
Regional Sales Manager |
Areas of Expertise
Introduction to Customer Experience, Your Customers, Their Journey, Customer-Focused Innovation
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Ryan Sparks is the Regional Manager for the Ohio River Valley at Elo Touch Solutions, a global leader in touchscreen innovation. In his role, Ryan steers interactive in-store initiatives for several of the world’s most recognized brands. He brings nearly 15 years of experience in IT systems and sales, having served in key roles at NEC Display Solutions of America before joining Elo in 2016.
Building on 40 plus years of touchscreen innovation, Elo is reinventing the way customers utilize technology to shop, pay, work, and play. Many of its over 25 million installations are deployed in popular retail chains and luxury stores. In fact, every 21 seconds a new Elo touchscreen in installed somewhere around the globe. By consulting with merchandisers, Ryan is exposed to the best interactive customer deployments. He also has a hand in helping to shape what is coming next. This includes being at the forefront of an exciting time as retailers create new shopping experiences that push engagement, creativity, information sharing, and in-store eCommerce using interactive-digital touchpoints. Based in St. Louis, MO, Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, IL), and a Master of Business Administration from Webster University (St. Louis, MO). He is also a Digital Signage Certified Expert. In his free time, Ryan is actively involved with the Scott Air Force Base’s Honorary Commanders Program, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, and St. Louis Sports Commission Associates. Learn more and connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancsparks/. |