Darren Magarro

Darren founded DSM in 2007 and has led the company for the last 17+ years through many ups, downs and everything in between. He focuses most of his time on being a brand ambassador for both clients and the agency in addition to leading all new business efforts. His passion and determination are unmatched…all while ensuring that DSM is community-centered and giving back. He brings an energy every day that ensures the people around him are on a path for success…and feels that this is the most important part of his job! He has won many awards over the years, including being a finalist for EY Entrepreneur of the Year (2017 & 2018), NJBiz 40 Under 40 (2013), Jersey’s Best Marketing and Communications Professionals Under 40 and has led DSM to (4) Inc. 5000 Awards (2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022). Darren also sits on the board of Backpacks for Life, a non-profit organization serving homeless veterans based in Jersey City. He’s a founding member of Behind The Seams, a fashion show that has raised over $2MM for Eva’s Village in Paterson over the last 14 years. Finally, he helped raise more that $40,000 over the last 4 years to help The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund through running events with the help of friends and family.