Darla Bourgeois Huff
About Darla Bourgeois Huff
Darla Bourgeois Huff serves as the Agriculture Market Manager for North America at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., where she has worked since 2018. She has a diverse background in strategic marketing and branding, with experience across industries such as agriculture and motorsports.
Current Role at Advanced Drainage Systems
Darla Bourgeois Huff serves as the Agriculture Market Manager for North America at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since 2018. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies tailored to the agricultural sector. Her responsibilities include managing market research, identifying growth opportunities, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.
Previous Experience in Agriculture and Marketing
Prior to her current position, Huff held several roles at Dow AgroSciences, including U.S. Product Manager for Rice and DNA Herbicides, Brand Manager for Mycogen Seeds, and U.S. Commercial Project Manager. Her experience spans over five years at Dow AgroSciences, where she contributed to various marketing and branding initiatives within the agricultural sector.
Academic Background and Education
Huff completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a focus on Sport Communication at Mississippi State University from 2005 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA in Business Administration from Mississippi State University - College of Business and Industry between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, she studied at Louisiana State University from 2002 to 2005.
Experience in Higher Education and Consulting
Before transitioning to the agricultural sector, Huff worked as an Academic Advisor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale from 2010 to 2013. She also served as an Academic Strategist at BrandED Consultants Group for one year from 2012 to 2013. These roles allowed her to develop strong communication skills and a focus on innovative strategies within the educational landscape.
Background in Sports Marketing
Huff began her career in the sports industry as a Media Relations Assistant at Hendrick Motorsports in 2009. This position provided her with foundational experience in strategic marketing and branding, which she later applied across various industries, including NASCAR and university education.