Darik joined Accounting and Finance Personnel, Inc as a Placement Manager in February 2005. He is a two-time graduate of the University of St. Thomas located in Minneapolis and St. Paul. After his undergraduate studies, Darik enjoyed a successful sales career with a nationwide elevator company. In 2001, he returned to graduate school for 2 years at UST, where he received his MBA in 2002. While pursuing his graduate degree, Darik was a founder and co-owner of a small landscaping company. Shortly after graduation, he joined a CPA firm in Minneapolis where he spent almost two years as a tax specialist and co-leader of the firm’s Young Professional’s Networking group. After relocating to Phoenix in early 2005, Darik came on board with Accounting & Finance Personnel, Inc. and currently places professional accounting and finance candidates. Outside of the work environment, Darik is an avid sports fan, and can be found at any one of the numerous baseball facilities in the Phoenix metro area. He also has been active in various tutor/mentor programs, coaching youth sports activities, and is a member of the Sons of the American Legion.