David Darragh

Managing Director at Team Gleason Foundation

David Darragh has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. David currently serves as the Managing Director at the Team Gleason Foundation, a national organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with ALS. In this role, they oversee a range of services focused on equipment, technology, caregiver support, and policy advocacy.

Prior to their current position, Darragh worked as an Operating Partner at LongueVue Capital, where they acted as the Interim CEO for one of their portfolio companies. David also served as the Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, overseeing regions in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

Darragh has experience in the consumer goods industry as well. David was the President & CEO of Reily Foods Company, where they successfully grew the business and transformed the organization's culture. David also held leadership positions at McCormick & Company and Nestlé, where they led marketing efforts and achieved significant revenue growth for various brands.

Early in their career, Darragh worked at E. & J. Gallo Winery and PepsiCo, gaining experience in marketing, sales, finance, and product development.

Overall, David Darragh has a strong track record of leadership and strategic growth in both non-profit and corporate sectors, with a focus on improving organizations and achieving revenue growth.

David Darragh earned their Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University, where they studied English Literature with a focus on writing fiction and biochemistry. David attended Northwestern from 1983 to 1988. In addition, they spent the academic year of 1985-1986 studying English Literature at the University of Sussex. Prior to their college education, Darragh attended St. Xavier High School from 1979 to 1983. After completing their undergraduate studies, Darragh pursued higher education at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration degree specializing in marketing, finance, and organizational behavior. This degree was awarded to him from 1991 to 1993.

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  • Managing Director

    March, 2022 - present