Darlene Coachman's professional career might best be described as eclectic.
As the Vice President of Administration for Glennlock Foods, she brings experiences in human resources, training, material design, production flow-through systems motivational public speaking, restaurant operations, franchise business consulting, project management and product development.
Her ability to drive growth and achieve consistent results, coupled with her diverse resume during her 30 years in the restaurant business has made her a valued player for the industry.

Mrs. Coachman in a Director's role for Denny's Corporation headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, developed communication and implementation processes for the introduction of new products into Denny's restaurants. She can be credited with redesigning the systems' product training videos and other product execution training aids.

As the Director of Business Support for 755 Restaurant Corporation in Atlanta, GA, founded by Mr. & Mrs. Henry "Hank" Aaron in 1995, Mrs. Coachman worked one-on-one with the senior executive team to build an infrastructure that allowed the company to grow seamlessly in restaurant development and improved profitability. She designed and managed the company's HR responsibilities, risk management, training, operation support, and medical and 401k programs. She was recognized for leading the way in creating a paperless payroll environment for 755 Restaurant Corporation's 500 employees in Benefit & Compensation Solutions' magazine, April 2005. 755 Restaurant Corporation operates Popeye's, Church's Chicken, and Krispy Kreme restaurants in Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C.

Darlene has enjoyed a variety of leadership role including Field Personnel Manager, Director of Operations and District Consultant for Al Copeland Enterprises, d/b/a Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit, Church's Chicken, and Senior Project Manager and Franchise Business Consultant for AFC Enterprises, Inc d/b/a Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit, Church's Chicken, Seattle Best Coffee, Torrefazione Italia Coffee, and Cinnabon Bakery & Cafe.

She has been professionally affiliated with the Multicultural Food service and Hospitality Alliance, National Restaurant Association, Women Food service Forum, Metro State Prison, and Cascade Career Collaborative. Her community involvement included food rescue and working in the soup kitchen at Peachtree & Pine Homeless Shelter, and assisting women being release from Metro State Prison with re-entry into society via Restoring Hope, an Atlanta base organization.  

Currently, she is a board member for "Angelle's Project", a Harris county (Houston Texas) non-profit organization founded by A-Rocket Moving and Storage.  The board focuses on programs that provide services to facilitate reintegration of the underserved and disenfranchised back into their local communities. And, she was honored "Top 25 Women of Houston", TX in 2008.

Darlene Coachman is married to Reginald L. Coachman and has one daughter, three sons, one daughter-in law, one granddaughter, and a new grandbaby on the way.