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JONATHAN HOWARD, ESQ.
Jonathan is an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor and manages contract negotiations at SPARC. With over fifteen years of experience as a practicing attorney, his background in both litigation and negotiation aids him in assisting clients in all facets of the contract negotiation process. He has represented thousands of criminal defendants in both, the federal and state courts in Maryland, as well as the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C., negotiating numerous favorable plea agreements and litigating over fifty jury trials. Jonathan received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona and continued his education at the University of San Diego School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 2000. He is licensed to practice law in California, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Jonathan resides in Maryland with his wife and son. |
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KRISTIAN YANGAS
Kristian serves as Managing Partner for SPARC. His consulting/advisory background coupled with his coaching experience provides a strong foundation for scouting and player development. Kristian's work experience also includes time spent with Octagon, the world's largest sports and entertainment agency. Prior to entering the business world he served as an assistant football coach with St. John's College HS and Catholic University in Washington, D.C., helping CU to an undefeated regular season and D-III playoff appearance. Kristian was a full-scholarship Defensive Back at Northeastern University, while also running indoor/outdoor track for the Huskies. He later earned his Master of Business Administration from American University in D.C. with concentrations in Marketing & Finance. Kristian lives in Northern, VA with his wife and three children. |
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JEREMIAH HOWARD
Jeremiah manages the Financial Planning and Insurance Services at SPARC. He began his college career as a sprinter at the University of Kansas before transferring to the University of Maryland, where he played Wide Receiver and Special Teams for the Terps. He then attended the University of Rochester, earning his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Corporate Finance. Over the past 15 years he has been a finance leader and entrepreneur within the insurance services industry and has built a lifetime of business relationships that will be valuable in assisting our clients with their financial, tax and insurance strategies. His guidance will be instrumental in helping them build a strong financial foundation on which they can pursue their post-career aspirations. Jeremiah is based in San Diego, CA, where he lives with his wife and three children. |