Darrell joined Prudential Sierra Nevada Properties after spending over ten years in management positions with First Interstate Bank of Nevada as a Trust Officer, and with Sierra Pacific Power Company as Director of Economic Development and Director of Corporate Affairs. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada School of Business, is a Graduate of Rapport Leadership International School of Leadership Development, and is currently enrolled in a three-year program with the Strategic Coach, Inc. Darrell's membership in real estate organizations includes: Leadership Development Board of Trustees and 2002 Strategic Planning Committee of the Nevada Association of REALTORS and Women's Council of REALTORS (WCR). Darrell is also a past member of the Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS Board of Directors, the Professional Standards Committee, and the Budget & Finance Committee. His professional real estate designations include the following: Accredited Buyer's Representative Manager (ABRM), Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB), e-PRO 500 Internet Professional Certification, Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), and Previews Property Specialist for Exceptional Properties.

Darrell is involved in numerous community organizations including: Western Industrial Nevada (WIN), the Greater Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce, Executives' Association of Reno (EAR), and a Partner in Education for Libby Booth Elementary School. His past Board Affiliations include: Chair of the Dean's Advisory Board of UNR's College of Business Administration, Dandini Research Park Advisory Board, President of UNR's College of Business Administration Alumni Association, UNR's Alumni Association Council, Nevada Symphony Orchestra, Nevada State Development Corporation, Nevada Economic Development Association, Channel 5 Public Broadcasting business Club Steering Committee Chairman, Western Industrial Nevada (WIN), Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), High Sierra Industries, and Reno YMCA.