Darrell Everette

Darrell Everette, CPSM, MBA, currently serves as the Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Kansas City, MO, overseeing a team of Procurement Professionals and managing significant projects including the Federal Transit Administration Light Rail Streetcar Extension. With prior roles in various capacities at Hallmark Cards, Darrell accumulated substantial experience in procurement, generating savings exceeding $3 million annually, and leading initiatives in construction and development projects. Darrell possesses a strong educational background with an MBA from The University of Kansas and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern University.