Darryl Barnes

Mr. Barnes is a Sr. executive turned business owner with over two decades of successful experience providing fiscal, strategic, and operations leadership in uniquely challenging organizations seeking growth.

He is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of sustainable performance in high-paced organizations. He utilizes analysis, insights, and a team based approach to drive organizational improvements and implement best practices for sustainable growth. His experience and interpersonal skills, help him to resolve complex business issues (sales, contracts, legal, financial, operational), as well as motivating organizations to peak performance.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Strategy, Vision & Mission Planning
• Sales & Marketing Leadership
• Profitability & Cost Analysis
• Contract Negotiations & Strategic Alliances
• Team Building & Performance Improvement
• Finance, Budgeting & Cost Management
• Policy & Procedure Development
• Government Regulations & Relations
• Billing, Collections & Cash Flow Management

Born and raised in the Washington Metropolitan Area, Darryl Barnes planted his roots in Prince George’s County, Maryland after serving honorably in both the U.S. Navy and Army; and has since owned and operated several successful Maryland based businesses.

In 2009 Mr. Barnes founded a grassroots, not-for-profit organization that mentors at-risk young men and adults. Since that time, what began as Wednesday evening basketball games for Mr. Barnes and a few friends, evolved to become a highly-effective, mentoring organization with over 100 volunteers who deliver health and wellness programs, job training, tutoring, mentoring, and cultural activities to at-risk young men  in the greater Prince George’s County community. To date, more than 700 mentees have benefited from the work of the organization.

Mr. Barnes earned his is undergraduate degree from Long Beach State College, and his PMP Certification Training from George Washington University. He also received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from CICA University & Seminary School. And is a proud member of First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.