Brent Darden is IHRSA’s interim president and CEO. He earned his master’s degree in exercise science from Baylor University and began his career as a front desk attendant and fitness floor instructor at the First Baptist Church of Waco Life Recreation Center. He later was employed in a variety of positions in different fitness operating models including a regional multi-club group, a large independent athletic facility, and a niche group exercise studio.
From 2010 through 2015, Brent served on the IHRSA Board of Directors, as Nominations Committee Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Chairperson of the Board, and Ex-Officio. Over the years, he has advised hundreds of fitness brands and delivered keynote presentations around the world on leadership, employee engagement, customer experience, winning habits, and brand frameworks, among other topics. Brent currently chairs several REX Executive Roundtables that include many of the top club owners/operators in the industry.
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