Kevin Darling
About Kevin Darling
Kevin Darling serves as the Director of Business Development at Flock Freight, where he focuses on innovative supply chain solutions and carbon-neutral shipping. He has a diverse background in sales, coaching, and law, with previous roles at North Shore Country Day School, Gelber Group LLC, Echo Global Logistics, and Groom Law Group.
Work at Flock Freight
Kevin Darling has served as the Director of Business Development at Flock Freight since 2019. In this role, he focuses on increasing capacity for companies through innovative supply chain solutions. He specializes in evaluating gaps in spending and trailer utilization to optimize transportation costs and efficiency. Darling is also part of a team that contributed to Flock Freight earning a B Corporation certification, which recognizes the company's commitment to community and environmental responsibility. Additionally, he works on leveraging pooling technology to provide shared truckload models that aim to reduce emissions and support the company's mission of offering carbon-neutral shared truckload shipping.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Flock Freight, Kevin Darling held several positions that contributed to his expertise in business development. He worked as a Client Sales Representative at Echo Global Logistics from 2016 to 2017, where he focused on client relations and sales strategies. Prior to that, he was an FX Trader at Gelber Group LLC for four months in 2015, gaining experience in financial markets. His early career included a role as a Paralegal at Groom Law Group, Chartered from 2007 to 2008, which provided him with foundational skills in legal and compliance matters.
Coaching Experience
Kevin Darling served as the Head Football Coach at North Shore Country Day School from 2012 to 2016. During his four years in this role, he was responsible for developing the football program and mentoring student-athletes in Winnetka, Illinois. His coaching experience has contributed to his leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with teams.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Darling studied at Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Crime, Law, and Justice. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving, which he applies in his current role in business development. His expertise includes optimizing transportation costs and improving supply chain efficiency.