Began at Auburn: July 2024

Education: Darke graduated from California Baptist University in 2024 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a minor in Sport Management.

Job Responsibilities: Darke is a Graduate Assistant for Ticket Operations and Sales.

Past Experience: Darke began his career with California Baptist University Athletics as a business operations intern, later serving as the Senior Ticketing Coordinator in their ticket office. During his time with California Baptist University Athletics, he oversaw ticket operations for Men’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, and Softball; contributed to the creation of the CBU Athletics App; and set a ticketing record of a 13% total revenue increase across all sports.

Personal: Darke grew up in Sacramento, California, with a passion for playing soccer and aspirations of becoming an athletic director. His love for sports brought him to Auburn, where he hopes to contribute to the rise of Auburn Athletics and promote its brand.