Program Administrators

Program Director

Servant Leadership

Klenton Sparks Sr. serves as the primary liaison between the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) and the students, faculty and staff of the School of Business and Technology.  As director, I am directly responsible for the overall operation of the program, including but not limited to instruction of the PGA Golf Management knowledge base, budget preparation and maintenance; implementation of policies and procedures; records management; curriculum development, management and evaluation; prospective student recruiting; and the personnel policies and procedures as related to the PGA, the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and the School of Business and Technology.

Dr. Sparks is a native of Flint, Michigan. A graduate of Liberty University with a Doctorate in Business Administration holds a Master of Education degree along with a Master of Business Administration. Klenton is a 28-year member of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America currently serving in the Mid Atlantic Sections with past tenures in Georgia, Michigan, and South Florida Sections. Klenton is the former Associate Dean at Florida Career College in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Internship Coordinator

Leadership Style

Jamila Johnson is responsible for all aspects of the PGA Golf Management internships, including but not limited to instruction of the PGA Golf Management knowledge base, maintaining a list of current contacts for all businesses that meet internship criteria and that are interested in hosting a PGA Golf Management intern; site evaluation for selection of student placements; evaluation of site professionals to insure assistance in the completion of specific work experience activities for program interns; monitoring site professionals’ evaluations of PGA Golf Management interns; and monitoring PGA Golf Management interns’ evaluations of working conditions and activities of internship sites during placement.

Jamila Johnson has overseen the transition of thousands of students to college as a curriculum developer, peer mentor supervisor, and adjunct as the former Senior First-year Experience Coordinator for UMES. Her insight helped obtain record retention numbers. She is a proud UMES graduate alum and a University of Maryland Global Campus doctoral student. She serves on several boards supporting local and national business and golf communities. She is an executive board member and secretary for the Black College Golf Coaches Association (BCGCA) and has served on committees nationwide

Administrative Assistant

Leadership Style

Latoya L. Ray is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to the management of records and files; data collection and processing; communication among all involved parties; and the PGA Golf Management activities calendar. Assisting PGM students with scheduling classes; maintaining purchase order, visa logs, and requisitions; while managing all travel reservations and student athlete documents.  

Ms. Ray holds an Associate Degree in Office Technology from Wor-Wic Community College and began her career in the healthcare field, where she gained experience as a Medical Receptionist, Scheduling Coordinator, Referral Specialist, and Medical Assistant. Eager to elevate her career, she joined the Hawk team and is enthusiastic about working with the staff and growing in her new role.