Robert E. "Gene" Darnell joined Dean and Draper in 1992. A lifetime resident of Houston, Texas, Gene started his Insurance career in 1988 receiving prestigious awards including Rookie of the Year and Agent of the Month. He currently serves on the Agent Advisory Committee for several Insurance Companies.

A member of the National Association of Health underwriters and Houston Association of Health Underwriters, Gene contributes his success to his wife Carla and his 3 wonderful children.