Darren Hays is Director of Government Affairs with Spotts Fain Consulting. Darren aids in representing Spotts Fain's numerous clients before the General Assembly, regulatory agencies, and Executive Branch. Darren’s background in the General Assembly, and Congress has given him great institutional understanding of Virginia’s governmental agencies, legislative processes, and regulatory systems. Darren works to monitor the political landscape of the Commonwealth to ensure clients’ interests are represented. Darren supports the consulting team in all operations and performs research and analysis on a variety of topics.
Experience
Experience
Darren has an extensive legislative, regulatory, and campaigning background with 9 years of political experience. He was an integral part of the day-to-day operations, legislation drafting, community engagement, communications/messaging, media, and event planning for the General Assembly and Congressional offices.
Chief of Staff Legislative Assistant: Virginia House of Delegates for 4 years
Congressional Staffer: 1 year
Statewide Campaigning: 2 years
Advocacy & Lobbying: 2 years
Professional Associations and Memberships
Professional Associations and Memberships
The University of Virginia Weldon Center for Public Policy, Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership, Alumni Council Representative for Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2022
Virginia Rural Center, Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Alumni
Associate Board Member, James Solomon Russell – St. Paul’s College Museum & Archives
Board of Trustees, Westminster Canterbury Richmond
Past Employment
Past Employment
Legislative Assistant, The Office of Delegate Roslyn Tyler, 75th District
Special Assistant and Constituent Services Representative, The Office of Congressman A. Donald McEachin, 4th District
Senior Regional Director Western Tidewater, Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management/Elite Business Strategies
Chief of Staff, The Office of Delegate Clinton Jenkins, 76th District
Director of Advocacy, Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia
Off the Clock
Off the Clock
Off the clock, Darren enjoys spending time outdoors in Brunswick County with his family. He is currently serving his first term as one of the Elected Directors of the Lake Country Soil & Water Conservation District. When he is not volunteering, Darren also enjoys playing golf, grilling for friends, watching documentaries, and occasionally playing basketball.
