We have never met anyone who so thoroughly enjoyed managing money as much as Darren. He thrived on the intellectual challenge of anticipating the future and finding unappreciated value. And more importantly, Darren always understood whose money we were investing. He knew that members and shareholders were depending on him to help deliver on their financial hopes and dreams. Darren was the very definition of a faithful steward and a fiduciary in the truest sense.

Even as Darren was a very talented investment professional, more importantly he was also great to work with. He truly wanted to do the best work possible and to include others in that work. His impressive investment performance reflected his dedication to his craft. He was not afraid to take on well-researched risk in order to generate investment returns for our clients and members. He was also one of the key drivers in shaping what is now Thrivent’s very deep equity research effort. Darren had a gentle demeanor, a keen intellect and great analytical insight.

We are reminded of Romans 8:37, in which Paul said, “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”  Darren was more than a conqueror.  Everyone who knew Darren respected his talent, his tenacity, his personal integrity, and his commitment to serve those whose financial lives depended on his investment expertise in the most caring, competent and professional way possible.

Darren is survived by his wife, their son and daughter.