Darin Kaplan

Darin Kaplan is an accomplished retail professional with extensive experience in management and merchandising. Currently serving as Lead Merchandiser and District Manager at Shoe Palace since May 2018, Darin previously held key positions at Finish Line from August 2011 to May 2018, including Training Store Manager and General Manager. Darin's career began at GameStop, where a successful tenure as Store Manager involved contributing to the opening of multiple locations and managing a top-performing store. Additionally, Darin's background includes significant roles at Five Guys Enterprises as General Manager and at Islands Restaurants as Assistant General Manager and Opening Coordinator, demonstrating a strong aptitude for staff development and operational excellence in various retail environments. Education includes attendance at West Los Angeles College and graduation from Culver City High School in 2000.