Darren's Short Biography
General
Born in London, England
Raised and Educated in Johannesburg, South Africa
Graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand
Military Service with the South African Airforce
Married with two children and three grand puppies
Personal Accomplishment Highlights
Happily married for 30+ years with a wonderful family
Coached Soccer for 10 years (AYSO)
Nationally Ranked Gymnast (in my youth)
Nationally Ranked Precision Target Shot
President B’nai B’rith South Africa – Galil Unit
Awarded the South African General Service Medal
Co-founder and past president of the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival, a 'unique motoring experience in the heart of America'
Restoration of a 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
(Featured in Hemming’s Sports and Exotic Car magazine. Click here for an online edition.)
Professional Accomplishment Highlights
Successful and Respected Professional
Led from the front and have earned the respect of my reports
I believe that respect can only be commanded and never demanded.
Positively developed people and improved company culture
Grown companies’ revenues, technology and operations
Achieved numerous patents, some for exciting technology
Have published more than 50 articles and papers in various journals on topics ranging from drying and materials handling, to contracts and management. Have been cited numerous times.
Below is a response from one of my editors on her retirement.
Interests
Vintage Scooters, Classic Cars and Bikes
Mechanical Watches
The Environment
The Internet
Mentoring and giving back
Mentor and participant of the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentorship Program (HEMP)
Mentor with the Enterprise Center in Johnson County's Growth Mentorship Program