On January 24, 2002, Independent Sector lost both a cornerstone of its work and an inspiration to its staff: Darryl L. Barnes, Sr., IS Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services, passed away after a long battle with cancer. 

A 22-year veteran of Independent Sector, Darryl worked his way up through the ranks of the organization, always exhibiting an exemplary sense of fairness and equality. As director of Human Resources and Administration, Darryl was charged with staff recruitment, training, employee communications, and employee relations activities. He was also responsible for employee performance evaluations, providing support to supervisors and managers, and serving as an employee relations representative. From 1979 to 1994, Darryl was an executive assistant in various program areas. From 1994 to 1998 he was assistant director of Administration/Annual Meeting. In 1998 he took on the duties of director of Human Resources and Administration.

We are grateful for the opportunity to have known Darryl as a colleague and as a friend. Darryl volunteered his talents as a baseball coach for his local Boys and Girls Club, and in his memory IS has established the annual Darryl Barnes Memorial Employee Volunteer Day.