Orders are delivered, directly to our Partner facilities, in climate-controlled vehicles.

We proudly deliver name brand products through our commissary services. Our Partner facilities can expect brands such as Frito Lay, Coke, Suave, Fruit of the Loom, and more.

Richard Sparkman is the Vice President and has been with Lone Star Commissary for 22 years. He worked in Graphic Design for the Marketing Division of TDCJ.  He has eleven years of experience with the TDCJ Industry Division. Richard’s knowledge of business practices and problem-solving, along with his software knowledge, is essential to the daily success of Lone Star Commissary.  He also has a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business from Sam Houston State University. Richard sat on the Texas Jail Association Board from 2016 through 2018.

Barry Caver is our Director of Business Development and joined us in 2025. He has been in law enforcement for 48 years, beginning in 1976 with the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office in Lufkin, and later joining the Diboll Police Department in 1978.  He was accepted into the training academy of the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1979, where he spent 29 years.  Barry had the privilege of serving as a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper, Texas Highway Patrol Sergeant, Texas Ranger Sergeant, Texas Ranger Lieutenant, and Texas Ranger Captain, Company “E,” stationed in Midland, until retirement. In 2017, he was appointed by the Denton County Sheriff as the Assistant Chief Deputy and Jail Administrator at the 7th largest jail in Texas.  Barry has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M University in Commerce and is also a graduate of the 201st session of the FBI National Academy.

Tim Calcote is the President and Chief Operating Officer and has been in the commissary business for 25 years. In 2003, knowing he could provide better customer service, he started Lone Star Commissary. Tim has over ten years of upper management sales experience with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.  The TDCJ experience gives him the added knowledge of the unique requirements necessary when dealing with inmates.  Tim has served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Jail Association for four years.  He has the honor of being the only vendor to have ever held this position for more than one year consecutively.  Lone Star Commissary contributes to and supports the Texas Jail Association along with the Texas Sheriff’s Association. Tim’s fundamental belief is that the customer is still always right, and this has contributed to his long-term success in the commissary business.

Richard Sparkman is the Vice President and has been with Lone Star Commissary for 22 years. He worked in Graphic Design for the Marketing Division of TDCJ.  He has eleven years of experience with the TDCJ Industry Division. Richard’s knowledge of business practices and problem-solving, along with his software knowledge, is essential to the daily success of Lone Star Commissary.  He also has a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business from Sam Houston State University. Richard sat on the Texas Jail Association Board from 2016 through 2018.

Eric Johnston is the Chief Financial Officer and has provided financial oversight for over 20 years, and began working full-time for us in 2020. He retired from the TDCJ as the Director of Commissary & Trust Fund in 2020 after 31 years. He started as a correctional officer and completed his BBA in Accounting at Sam Houston State University while working at the Walls Unit. He has served on local Boards and chaired the City of Huntsville Planning Commission for 15 years. His experience in leadership roles in finance and correctional administration will serve Lone Star Commissary and our customers well.

Barry Caver is our Director of Business Development and joined us in 2025. He has been in law enforcement for 48 years, beginning in 1976 with the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office in Lufkin, and later joining the Diboll Police Department in 1978.  He was accepted into the training academy of the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1979, where he spent 29 years.  Barry had the privilege of serving as a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper, Texas Highway Patrol Sergeant, Texas Ranger Sergeant, Texas Ranger Lieutenant, and Texas Ranger Captain, Company “E,” stationed in Midland, until retirement. In 2017, he was appointed by the Denton County Sheriff as the Assistant Chief Deputy and Jail Administrator at the 7th largest jail in Texas.  Barry has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M University in Commerce and is also a graduate of the 201st session of the FBI National Academy.

Darren Cobb is Lone Star’s Operations Manager.  He has been with the company for 20 years working from the ground up, in the warehouse, delivering orders, purchasing products, and providing software support.  He oversees all procurement activities and inventory management functions.  In his younger years Darren was very active in the Boy Scouts of America receiving his rank of “Eagle Scout”, which has given him his fantastic work ethic.