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E. Darrell Gardner is an experienced design and product development leader with a strong background in creative strategy and international sourcing. Currently serving as Director of Product Development at CORT since May 2022, Gardner previously held the role of VP, Creative at Napa Home & Garden, where significant adaptations to creative processes were implemented to navigate challenges posed by Covid and international freight. In prior positions, including Director of Product Development at ELK Group International and Designer at Two's Company, Gardner demonstrated expertise in trend analysis, product design, and management of international collaboration to enhance brand growth across multiple markets. Gardner holds a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Environments from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Southern Methodist University.