Darren Salapka

Darren Salapka is an accomplished marketing leader with extensive experience in driving commercial growth and marketing strategies across various sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director, Commercial Marketing at Allegion since October 2014, Darren oversees channel marketing, digital marketing, and go-to-market initiatives for the Americas, focusing on demand generation and customer engagement. Previous roles at Allegion include Vice President Builder Channel, where responsibilities included strategic growth and account management of top builders, and Midwest Regional Sales Manager, which involved P&L oversight for a regional team. Work history also features leadership positions at Cerro Wire and Delta Faucet Company, emphasizing product development and marketing. Early career experience in project management at Bastian Material Handling and service as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy further complement a strong background in engineering management and leadership, supported by degrees from the United States Naval Academy and Old Dominion University.