The Palmetto Education Summit 2026

With over 30 years of executive leadership experience in communications, media, branding, sports philanthropy, and non-profit sectors. Darrin is recognized as a thought leader and speaker on Strategic Philanthropy, Fatherhood, Mentoring, and Leadership. Darrin serves professional athletes, coaches & alumni, and business leaders who support the worldwide sports with missional impact. The platform of sports leadership training provides pathways into boardrooms, classrooms, and sports locker rooms worldwide. Darrin co-authored The Jersey Effect, Beyond the World Championship, with Foreword by Tony Dungy. The Jersey Effect demonstrates how to pursue the ultimate prize—less to do with winning a championship ring and everything to do with how one can positively affect those around us through sports. Darrin resides in IN with his wife.