Darren has worked for United Electric Cooperative since 1994 and serves as the General Manager of United Fiber.

Darren led the development and operations of the United Fiber network, which has grown to 4,800 miles of fiber, 88 employees, and over $50 million in annual revenue since turning up its first fiber customer in 2013. Currently, United Fiber serves over 43,000 combined residential and commercial fiber customers.

Darren received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management (1991), and MBA (1992) from Northwest Missouri State University. He and his wife, Shantel, live in Maryville, Missouri. They have two children: Brady and Maggie.

Darren serves on the Bridged Broadband Executive Committee, the Calix Leadership Advisory Board, and was previously the Chair of the UTC Utilities Broadband Committee. He has provided numerous national presentations for the FTTH Council, Calix, NISC, and UTC on the United Fiber business. He is involved in many local organizations, including economic development and civic organizations throughout the United service area.