At Mid-States, we believe impact is driven by people—those who roll up their sleeves, dream big, and do the work. For us, one of those people has always been Daryle L. Johnson.
On July 31, 2025, we bid a warm “see you later” to our beloved Vice President of Strategy, who is transitioning to his next endeavor. Daryle’s journey with the Council has come full circle—first joining the team in 2009 and returning in 2020 to spearhead the Accelerate 100+ initiative. In both chapters, he brought clarity, innovation, and deep care for community to every strategic decision.
Reflecting on his time at Mid-States, Daryle shared,
“It’s been one of the greatest honors of my career to be a part of this organization—not just for what we do, but for who we serve and how we show up every day. Mid-States has never been just a job. It’s been a calling.”
Daryle’s imprint will remain in the many partnerships he helped shape, the businesses he helped scale, and the vision he brought to life. While his title may change, our work together continues—because that’s the kind of leader Daryle is: one who builds bridges that last.
We invite our community to join us in celebrating his next chapter and in helping us find the next great leader to carry this work forward. Applications for Director of Strategy are now open.
Thank you, Daryle. For everything.