Dr. Darin Paine

In Dr. Darin Paine’s civilian career, he serves as the Associate Director of Mentoring and Personal Development in the Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership at Texas A&M University. Darin teaches Ethical Leadership courses in the School of Military Sciences; while most of the students are in the Corps of Cadets, these classes are open to all A&M students. For 18 years and counting, Darin has also served in United States Air Force in the Air National Guard, currently serving as a First Sergeant – his role is to serve his fellow Airmen and advise the Commander. Additionally, Darin serves as a School Board Trustee for the College Station Independent School District. Darin and his wife are the proud parents of two daughters. 

Darin’s private sector work experience includes marketing and public relations and his public sector experience is in development/fundraising and non-profit organizations. Darin’s degrees are from Oregon State University, University of Florida, and Texas A&M University.

Personally, Darin enjoys whatever his daughters are doing – namely 4H, gymnastics, cheerleading, and softball – as well as camping trip’s as a family, hunting, fishing, physical fitness, building with his hands, BBQ’ing and college football Saturday’s.