Darin Gardner

Darin Gardner has extensive experience in government affairs, having worked with various companies, as well as in Congress and the Senate. Darin started their career as a Research Assistant at The United States Senate in 2000, and subsequently worked as Legislative Director for Congresswoman Kay Granger before joining Genentech in 2005 as Senior Director for Federal Government Affairs. In 2014, they joined Jochum Shore & Trossevin PC as Partner until 2019. Gardner briefly served as Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Kay Granger before joining The Conafay Group as Vice President in 2020, where they currently work.

Darin Gardner attended Ouachita Baptist University from 1990 to 1992 where they studied political science and government. Darin then transferred to Henderson State University from 1992 to 1995 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. During their time at Henderson State University, they also studied Chinese Language and Literature at Yantai University for a semester in 1992. In 1994, Darin obtained a Private Pilot certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.