Jeff Darrey is an accomplished entrepreneur, business owner, and world-class marketer with a distinguished career at his agency, Marketing Associates USA. He is recognized for developing breakthrough approaches in marketing communications and promotions, which garnered more than 100 Addie Awards, 13 Clio Awards, and 40 Pyramid Awards. He founded and developed many businesses with successful exits over the past two decades.
He is the founder of two not-for-profit restaurants, Trinity Cafe and Grace Cafe Rome, which serve daily meals to food-insecure individuals in a dignified setting. He brings both integrity and an uncommon compassion for those in need, and works tirelessly to help, mentor, and inspire others.
Jeff is also a devoted advocate who has served on many corporate and charitable boards. He is the recipient of the Community Hero Award of the Tampa Bay Lightning, St. Jude Medal from the Diocese of St. Petersburg, and Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal, the highest honor awarded to laypeople for distinguished service to the Catholic Church and the Pope.
