Darren Rankin is currently co-owner and CEO of CMD, one of the oldest and now largest agencies born in the Pacific Northwest. Darren has a history of leading agencies, with an eye towards sports marketing, social impact and international brand marketing. As a graduate of Harvard University, captain of the basketball team and a professional player internationally, guiding powerful teams is his forte.
CMD is a full-impact agency, specializing in all things that bring brands to life and drive true business results for clients such as Intel, Microsoft, Xbox, T-Mobile, Banner Bank and Car Toys. Prior to CMD, Darren held leadership positions on both the agency and brand-side with GlobalStar USA, BRC Group, LeadDog Marketing Group, and IMG. His true passion-play side project, the Joe Moore Award, honors the best Offensive Lines in the country and it’s the only National College Football Award to honor a true “unit vs the individual.”
Throughout his career, Darren has tapped into his love of sports and the power it evokes, leveraging his relationships within the NFL, MLB, NCAA and NBA to drive new business partnerships, mentor athletes for success beyond the playing years, and support nonprofit organizations such as the Steve Nash Foundation, the Athlife Foundation and the Foundation for Teamwork. For more information about the Joe Moore Award, please visit https://joemooreaward.com/.
