Darren Tompkins

Darren Tompkins is the Founder and CEO of Vader-Rey Companies, a multi-division talent and staffing firm supporting high-stakes engineering, construction, and operations teams. A former Army and oil & gas operator, Darren built his company outside traditional recruiting models, treating talent as partners and focusing on execution, accountability, and long-term results. He brings real-world insight on building elite recruiting operations, scaling teams without bloated payroll, and leading when the pressure is real.