Darnell has been in the investment industry since 1988, bringing over 35 years of experience. He and his wife Carmen have lived in Worthington for 43 years and been parishioners at St. Michael Catholic Church since 1979. They’ve raised two sons in Worthington, and both attended and graduated from Worthington public schools. Darnell is currently serving a second term as a member of the City of Worthington's Community Relations Commission.