Darren Harralson

As Senior Director of Operations, Mr. Harralson oversees multiple properties within the company portfolio, assists in new development projects, hires and trains senior management staff, and implements OHM and brand processes and procedures.

Mr. Harralson joined O’Reilly Hospitality Management in 2012 and brings over 30 years of industry experience with major hospitality companies primarily including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Choice Hotels International, InterContinental Hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, and Drury Hotels.

Harralson has presented to numerous professional and educational organizations on topics ranging from hospitality operations to ethical leadership. He has a longstanding commitment to community and professional boards and associations and has volunteered countless hours to charitable organizations including Isabel’s House Crisis Nursery, Habitat for Humanity, Ozarks Food Harvest, Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Ozarks Water Watch, The Kitchen Foundation and many more.

Growing up on a farm in Willard, MO, Harralson enjoys his time living rurally, especially when spending it with his wonderful wife Holly, three amazing sons Nathan, Luke and Jake, and daughter-in-law Flynn.