Darren Sumner

Acquire, Develop, Invest, Executive Office

Darren Sumner - Reinvention companies

Darren Sumner's Bio:

Darren Sumner's Experience:

• President at Reinvention Global !

  March 2022 - Present | Hillsboro, OR

  Non-profit that is dully registered in Utah

• Chairman at REINVENTION TRUST CA

  2016 - Present | Sandy, UT

  DISRUPTIVE BRANDS TRADE NAME: REINVENTION . INTEGRATED GLOBAL BUSINESSES WITH A MISSION AT IMPROVING PLACES, LIVES AND THE FUTURE. Development | Acquisitions | Travel | Media

• CEO / founder at REINVENTION MEDIA, LTD.

  2011 - Present | Louisiana + Florida

  Darren Sumner's daily focus is on project creation, development, and funding. He founded Reinvention Media, Ltd., a production + investment company with offices in Louisiana and Florida. Today, we have more than eight projects created in-house and tied to more as co-productions.

• Media Director at Urban Land Institute - Louisiana

  July 2011 - August 2012

  Transitioned from Membership Chair to role of Media Director. My strategic role is to produce ULI-related media to improve awareness and growth for Louisiana's Urban Land Institute.

• Membership Chair at Urban Land Institute

  July 2010 - May 2012

  In this role, part of my responsibilities will be to lead a committee to help ULI Louisiana retain and grow its membership. This role acts as Membership Director for the State.

• Chapter Co-Founder at Architecture for Humanity

  2010 - 2012 | New Orleans, LA

  http://neworleans.architectureforhumanity.org (AFH-NOLA) Architecture for Humanity is a nonprofit design firm services Founded in 1999. We are building a More Sustainable Future Through the power of professional design. Strategic Partner with AIA (2012). By tapping a network of more Than willing to lend 40.000 Professionals time and expertise to help Those Who Would Not Otherwise Be Able to AFFORD Their services, we bring design, construction and development services where they are critically needed most. Architecture for Humanity is a catalyst for innovation.

• Strategic Planner | Principal at DMK4

  2009 - 2012

  Strategy, Design & Development Management We emphasize design, development and management services of upscale and ultra-custom projects, including mixed-use, residential, hospitality and entertainment projects. We offer our experience, expertise and energy to make your project a success. 2011 - Strategic Planning and Diversification; Urban Land Institute and Architecture for Humanity Sponsor 2010 - Submitted RFQ on $27M Convention Center with Partner. 2009 - Started Movie Studio Design & Program phases ($50M - Phase 1)

• Sr. Project Design Consultant / Associate at WOODWARD DESIGN + BUILD

  2009 - 2010 | New Orleans, LA

  See company website for projects. http://woodwarddb.com Leading the design with Sketchup and Revit versions for LEED silver corporate headquarters in New Orleans. The final built version was a collaborative approach with team of in-house Structural, Civil, Planning and Architecture.

• Owner / Design Principal at DCS Development Co., Inc.

  October 1998 - August 2008

  With offices in Louisville, KY, Bonita Springs, FL and Orlando, FL, the objectives never changed. To provide superior design, planning, management and development services to clients. 100+ projects in US and India. 15-page corporate website was established, design and maintained by me, using Frontpage and macromedia.

• Consulting Designer at WATG

  2007 - 2008 | Orlando, FL

  Firm ranked Number two resort and destination firm in the world with six offices around the world. website: www.watg.com In-house architecture, master-planning and interior design with numerous top-talent artists and project managers. As consulting project designer for WATG, I was hired to design numerous international resorts, residential and hospitality projects, including competitions; see these listed below: Project locations include: Algeria, Maldives, Ukraine, Dubai, Turks and Caicos Islands

• Director of Design at The Sater Group - Planners + Designers

  2004 - 2007

  Along with Dan Sater II, I managed the operations and business development of the company along with client projects (all contracts, concept design and DDs) while managing the progress and quality of work produced by 20+ staff. Award-winning residential design firm specializing in high-end custom home designs all over the world. Office located in Bonita Springs, Florida.

• Sr. Project Designer & Manager at EPI Corporation / United Rehab Corp.

  1998 - 2003

  Louisville, KY. Hospital design & management. EPI owned, designed and managed multi-state hospitals. In-house architecture firm. I completed 5 hospitals in 5 years.

• Research Analyst at Galloway Appraisals & Advisors

  1988 - 1995

  Worked for Galloway Appraisals & Advisors during 1988-89, then again in 1992 to 1995 as Research Analyst. Another division is Galloway Golf, a real estate appraisal firm specializing in appraisal services to the golf industry. It specializes in valuation, litigation support, development feasibility, property tax management, acquisition due diligence, and operationalaudit services. The firm helps to "play through" the potential hazards in developing, operating, or investing in golf properties.

Darren Sumner's Education:

• Univ. of Kentucky

  1993 – 1995
  Real Estate

• University of Kentucky

  1990 – 1995
  Concentration: College of Design - Architecture
  Activities: Math Club VP in college, Plus worked 30 hrs week during school. Student loan paid off in 1996.