Tyler Sparks was raised on several different cattle farms and had the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of both the show and commercial sides of the industry. He was active in 4-H and FFA and was privileged to be elected president in both organizations and receive his State FFA degree in 2008. Tyler was introduced to Boer goats in 2005 and showed his first goat in 2008. Since 2016, he has run a herd of Boer goats in Southern Ohio that consists of both registered and commercial animals. He strives to produce something for every customer, from the local county fair market whether to the nationally competitive registered doe. For the past 5 years, Tyler has traveled the country hauling goats and meeting other breeders and enthusiasts. He has been privileged to learn about the many different aspects of the industry from some of the greats. Tyler also currently serves on the ABGA Board of Directors as the representative for Region 11.