He grew up in Lompoc And graduated High School from Cabrillo Senior High School in 1984. Darryll moved to the Bay Area in December of 1993. Since that time, he has been involved in many community projects and has authored a book entitled Breaking Barriers. Read Below.
“I made my entrance into the Real Estate world after realizing that I could make a difference in the lives of others through workin
g my hardest for them. With over twenty years of sales experience behind me, I know the importance customers place on ethical practices and integrity of sales individuals. More than not, my past successes were based on my relationship with the customer, not directly on the product I was selling. And it wasn’t always selling them the product that earned me their respect; it was giving the right advice. My career in real estate sales actually started in high-tech sales over 15 years ago. In that environment, you learn quickly what it means to work hard for the client and have a realistic goal in mind. Combining those skills and my personal commitment to developing trusted client relationships has proven invaluable in Real Estate. I get tremendous personal satisfaction in helping others achieve their goals. Darryll’s background includes:
• 20 Years combined sales experience includes: Retail, Telecom, High-Tech & Real Estate.
• 6 Years experience competing at the highest levels in marathons, triathlons, & adventure racing.
• 18 Years of experience running marathons, triathlons, & adventure racing.
• 1986-1989 US Army (All-Army Wrestling Team, 101st Airborne, 2nd Infantry Division, Korea).
• 1997-2000 Industrial Psychology Studies at the California State University Hayward.
• Currently, President & Founder – Team Blue Sky Events, Inc. (www.TeamBlueSkyEvents.com)
Philanthropy and Community Service
Darryll wrote the book entitled “Breaking Barriers” first published in 2000 and then again in 2004. Breaking Barriers was written with the purpose of reaching struggling young-adults. The book reveals the true-life story of a young man who faced adversity throughout growing up. The book has served as a good platform for helping families who have a strong willed adolescent, or a child who has strayed from the nest.” If you are interested in receiving a copy, just ask Darryll. Darryll has served in the Concord & Walnut Creek Communities since 1995. His capacities include event director, head and assistant coach in youth sports with the YMCA, WCYAA, WCSC, and the WCYF. In 2009, Darryll Whaley was given approval by the Cities of Walnut Creek to host the first ever “Walnut Creek Half Marathon,” The event draws in over 2,000 entrants each year from around California and beyond. Funds raised go towards High School Athletics. In 2017, Darryll formed a second event in Concord to honor the Armed Forces. This event is held in May of each year and is appropriately called the Armed Forces half Marathon.
