Team

With seven years working at Darlington Snacks, Megan is currently the customer support manager, in charge of overseeing orders from start to finish and managing customer communication. In this fast-paced, solution-seeking role, she coordinates customer satisfaction with our production team. She enjoys the engagement and communication across all corners of the company, and with our brokers and distributors. She has three decades of customer service experience, including many years in the service industry. Megan is also an avid reader and likes hanging out and playing in the sunshine with her kid.

Diana has been purchasing manager for Darlington Manufacturing for three years, with over 10 years of experience in purchasing, as well as manufacturing and supply chain. In her current role, she’s in charge of sourcing, contracting, pricing and purchasing all direct/indirect material for our Joplin operations. What she enjoys most at work is that every day is different – she always has the opportunity to learn something new as part of a growing company. Beyond the office, Diana enjoys both gardening and crocheting.

Heath has over 15 years of culinary experience, spending many of those years overseeing kitchens in the collegiate sector. Heath is committed to innovation. Keeping his finger on the pulse with students, he has been able to stay on the cutting edge and bring those new solutions “to the table.” He studied at the Culinary Institute at the Art Institute of Indianapolis where he was constantly developing new, inventive treats. Heath is committed to testing the limits of where Darlington Snacks can take the next generation of food. When he isn't pushing limits in the kitchen, he typically spends time with his family. He is an avid fan of Star Wars, gaming, and old cars, especially his 1941 Chevy.

Jeremy oversees the daily operations of all inbound and outbound loads at our Joplin, Mo., facility. He has contributed to the overall improvements of our logistics, improving cost, quality and service, and appreciates how his co-workers help to grow the company by driving a “Zero Loss Culture.” Prior to Darlington Snacks, Jeremy worked for General Mills for 21 years, where he held a variety of key roles such as raw material planner, production planner, demand planner and logistics planning manager. Beyond work, Jeremy spends time with his family, rides his Harley and is a tournament bass fisher.

As the Strategic Marketing Manager, Taylor is focused on supporting the BDMs, while also leading internal marketing initiatives with our Human Resources team. He also works with our Research and Development team to launch new products and manage projects. He is overseeing our website, GDSN, social media, email campaigns, and donations to local organizations. The combination of creativity and data analytics brought him to marketing, and the rest is history. He has over 4 years of experience in marketing and is excited to continue learning. Outside of work, he also enjoys sports, playing music, and spending time with family.

Brandi has been in HR for 17 years, most of it spent working aboard international cruise ships. Her experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management have allowed her to bring a fresh new take to HR at Darlington. She coined the phrase “it’s a great day at Darlington!” and has worked to make sure this message is present in the mindset of our employees. Brandi enjoys meeting new people and helping them achieve their goals. The HR field was magnetic for her, and it keeps her motivated to do what she loves. Brandi is a past board member of the Tri-State Human Resources organization, as well as a long-time SHRM member. She enjoys volunteering at the Humane Society and advocating for animal adoptions through sponsorship. In her spare time, Brandi can be found spending quality time by the pool with her children.

First joining Darlington in 2016 as a production operator, Dakota demonstrated an initiative mindset. She was given additional duties to assist with the launch of the new manufacturing facility and soon started working as a liaison for the IT manager. She continued her trajectory into the IT field with ongoing training and hands-on experience. Today, Dakota manages all IT-related projects, contacts, software, and devices for all physical locations and our remote sales team. In her off hours, she enjoys playing board games such as Splendor and Catan, reading, and spending time with her kitty cat.