Darren Cherry | Area President | 
Darren has more than 30 years diverse business, management, operations finance and accounting expertise across a broad range of industries.
Owner Dependency
How to Fire Yourself
By Darren Cherry
When is the Right Time to Exit?
For many owners, when to exit is often the first question. CEPA Darren Cherry breaks down key considerations to ensure your financial security as you plan your exit.
Finding Your Successor: What Traits Do Most Successful Owners Share?
For many owners, one of the most challenging tasks they encounter is finding their successor, especially when there is not a logical inside candidate.
All Hands 2021 Award Winners
Congratulations to these Associates for their recent award at the FocusCFO All Hands meeting.
Business Ownership Was My Dream
Darren Cherry speaks on business ownership. Nov 6, 2020.
All Hands 2020 Award Winners
Congrats to these Associates for their recent award at the All Hands meeting!
CEPA Designation Darren Cherry
Congratulations to Darren for completing the Exit Planning Institute’s Certified Exit Planning Advisor program and exam.
Before FocusCFO
Darren’s background includes senior roles expanding market share across continents and channels and designing improved operations, marketing and finance practices in both private equity and public traded environments with Honeywell, Komatsu Ltd, Connell Limited Partnership, Green Earth Technology, Gary-Chicago Regional Airport Authority and Greif, Inc.
Darren received his MBA from The Ohio State University and BS in Accounting from Purdue University.
Other Interests
* Favorite Books: Almost anything by James Patterson and David Rosenfelt
* Favorite Musical Artist/Song: BB King
* Favorite Movie: The Godfather
* Favorite thing about being with FocusCFO: An amazing group of folks banding together to help entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level.
Darren Cherry is accredited as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) by the Exit Planning Institute.
