John Payton serves as director, Information Technology (IT), at Sparton Corporation. In this position, Payton is responsible for the overall management of the Company’s IT department, including strategic planning and improving business processes.

Prior to his current role, Payton served as director of Information Technology for FP Mailing Solutions. Previously, he was director of Information Technology at Edward Hines. Payton also served as manager of Information Technology at Elkay Manufacturing Company for more than 10 years. He began his career at Cybertech and Lutheran General Hospital, where he held the position of computer operations supervisor.

Payton holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. He received a Bachelor of General Studies degree in business and technology from Roosevelt University.