“We were lucky enough to be connected to Darryl and ULTRAte as we were kicking off a crucial initiative to help drive community engagement around a new and innovative software solution. Darryl’s blend of intuitive strategic advice, sound business recommendations, and unmatched connectivity in the community made him the perfect choice for our project. Our relationships and trust were accelerated, as were our business results”

— Kristin Nimsger, CEO of Social Solutions Global

“Darryl is a Godsend. He is knowledgeable, caring, respectful, resourceful and ingenuous with his approach. He has the ability to learn what your problem or problems are and apply a business and organizational structure to help solve it- whatever the scenario. He listens and will give you a very personal approach to help solve your business problems. My business in the medical field has truly benefited from his expertise. I am extremely satisfied and happy with the way my new business looks and feels. I, in particular, didn't go to business school but what he has taught me in terms of a personal and professional growth is invaluable!”

— Gerardo Zavala, MD, neurosurgeon and founder of Neurosurgery and Spine Consultants

“Darryl demonstrated great knowledge and insight when working with my leadership team. By emphasizing the process and respect for all points of view, he gently guided us to unity during a period of disruptive change.”

— Paula Owen, President of the Southwest School of Art

“Darryl’s ability to work across a broad spectrum of participants and to help them focus on meaningful opportunity areas was exemplary.
The journey was the most effective and frankly the most enjoyable public input and discussion process of my 40-year career in public transportation”

— Jeffrey Arndt, President and CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit

“Darryl was a calm and steady hand as our board of directors navigated through a very serious crisis. He is one of those rare individuals whose intelligence, strategic thinking and authenticity combine to promote robust, thoughtful dialogue that leads to consensus when difficult decisions have to be made.
Thanks to ULTRAte, we were not only able to weather a difficult time period, but emerged as a more streamlined and culture focused organization”

— Trish Deberry, Board Chair of Centro San Antonio

“Following a $100 million transformation of our museum, regeneration of board energy and focus was critical. ULTRAte facilitated an engaging Board/Team retreat resulting in an activation strategy for the coming year, board meetings becoming more animated, and trustees becoming more motivated to live into the new Mission and Vision of the Witte Museum!”

— Marise McDermott, President and CEO of the Witte Museum

“Working with Darryl and ULTRAte was transformative for our Company!”

— Robert Melvin, CEO and founder of Limitless Creations

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