Daren brings over twenty-five years of leadership experience gained from corporate positions, civic organizations and consulting services. During his professional career, Daren has had responsibilities for the overall management of varied disciplines, including human resources, economic development project management, training and education, benefits and salary administration, general office management, franchise services, communication, corporate marketing and event management, as well as community service outreach programs. As President of TFG, Daren focuses on the personnel administration, management and employee development needs of small to mid-sized businesses. Among his professional leadership positions held, Daren served as Chief Administrative Officer for CARSTAR, Inc., one of the largest franchisors in the collision repair industry and Vice President of Human Resources for eScout, LLC, an electronic commerce procurement company. Daren also worked in the industries of public sector management, education, telecommunications, staffing, international manufacturing, and property and casualty insurance. Among his civic leadership roles, Daren has served as Chairman for the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council, Chairman for the Lee’s Summit Planning Commission, and KPA Co-Chair for the Lee’s Summit 360 Strategic Planning Initiative, as well as membership on a number of civic boards and commissions. Daren received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Missouri - Columbia, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law.