Meet Darren Croft
Darren is 59 years old and a 34 year resident of Cottonwood Heights. Before retiring as Chief Information Officer (CIO) in 2022, Darren worked with stakeholders from all levels of business to design and build complex systems to grow a competitive, efficient business. This included technology, risk mitigation, physical facilities, and budgets. He is president of four Home Owner Associations and has successfully led solutions to boundary disputes, structural problems, and complex improvements. Darren focuses on long term strategic goals, analyzes ideas, and audits results to avoid short term thinking and minimize unintended consequences.
Darren and his wife BihShya have been married for 36 years and have five children and 15 grandchildren. Darren’s goal is for all children to enjoy reading and learning, receive education and training, and develop grit and wisdom. Darren will prioritize education funding where it will make a real difference in children’s lives.
Darren loves our mountains, deserts, canyons, parks, and trails. He runs regularly at Wheeler Farm, Mountview Park, and Crestwood Park. He will make sure Utahns are able to use and enjoy our precious resources!
Darren is hard working, disciplined, thoughtful, experienced, and has an extreme sense of duty. He will dedicate his time to leading Utah through our current and future challenges.
Summary About Darren
- Retired Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering (EE)
- HOA President and Board member
- Former Precinct Chair, County Delegate, State Delegate
- Community and Church volunteer
- Cottonwood Heights Resident for 34 years
- 59 years old
- Married 36 years
- 5 children and 15 grandchildren
- Runs, swims, bikes