Darlene Grant Barnes

Darlene Grant Barnes is an experienced professional currently serving as Vice President of Business Networking International, Rock Strong Networkers Chapter since October 2023, and as a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services since November 2014. Darlene also holds the position of Treasurer for The Ninety-Nines, Inc., Lake Erie Chapter, and has been a 1st Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol since January 2004. Previously, Darlene was a Team Captain for Traitor Bill's volleyball team and worked as a Realtor for Mission Realty until November 2014. Darlene's background includes a role as Vice President at BNI from September 2012 to October 2014 and part-time Office Manager at Nautilus Consulting Group, Inc., where responsibilities included administrative functions for an IT consulting firm. Darlene's earlier career involved managing business customer relations for the United States Postal Service, overseeing a revenue base exceeding $300 million. Academic credentials include an Executive MBA from Baldwin Wallace University and aviation certifications in both private and instrument flying.