Our Staff

Co-founder and Co-owner
JT Sparks
JT Sparks is a trained scientist and born entertainer. After years of ecological field research, followed by a 5 year stint as a high school science teacher, JT has now turned his attention to entrepreneurship.
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Driven by an indomitable desire to create, whether it be through art or the creation of community, JT is now focusing on the things he cares for most: wonderful, waggly fur-babies and bringing people joy. Doghouse Murder Mystery, and its partnership with local Atlanta animal shelters, provides the opportunity to accomplish both.
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JT celebrates life every day with his wonderful wife, Angela, and two rescue dogs, Lucy and Beans.

Co-founder and Co-owner
Mike Parker
Mike Parker is an army veteran, dreamer, and entrepreneur with a love for bold ideas and smart execution. From concept to launch, he focuses on creating experiences that connect people, tell stories, and deliver memorable results.
Mike is driven by the many experiences and hats worn in this amazing life to bring the very best show possible to as many people as possible with Doghouse Murder Mystery.
Mike shares this life with his wonderful wife Brandy, son Noah, two puggle pups Fin Raziel and Bavmorda, and serves under a cat known as Salem or "that weird dog".
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