Darrell has spent the majority of his life in the hospitality industry. Having worked in every department in a large resort, he has a unique and comprehensive understanding of every aspect of lodging, restaurants, nightclubs, retail and event management. His experience includes the general management of the resort, risk management, physical security and operations. He retired as the senior exeutive in charge of security for the Eldorado Resorts (Now known as Caesar's Entertainment).

Darrell is affiliated with and still sits on leadership councils, committees and working groups associated with the lodging industry and hospitality, gaming and tourism security. He was appointed by the two Nevada governors to participate in task forces that addressed school security, continuity of government, emergency planning, human trafficking and active shooter. He is also an expert on workplace violence, policy writing, and corporate training programs. He is often asked to conduct seminars and write training programs for private corporations, industry associations, and at two Nevada universities.