Steve Fitzgerald Joins Darley as COO of Defense Division

After graduating from Miami of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Steve entered the US Navy. In his 24+ year career as an officer in the SEAL Teams, he deployed to numerous countries and combat zones around the world. During deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Steve commanded the Joint Special Operations Task Forces charged with conducting the United States’ highest priority missions against Al Qaeda, Taliban and Iraqi enemy forces. He earned his Master’s Degree in National Security Affairs at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, DC. His service awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star (two awards) and the Combat Action Ribbon (two awards.) After retiring from the Navy in 2004, he was hired by Aon Consulting as a Senior Vice President of Sales, and most recently served as CEO of MAX Digital Software as a Service company in the Automotive Industry. He also served on Darley’s Defense Advisory Board. Steve commented on joining Darley full time; “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Team. Darley has a rich history with the Department of Defense that spans almost 100 years, and I am proud to help protect and grow that amazing legacy.”