# Darrell Johnson, President and CEO of Diversity Press

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Podcast: [The Freedom Forum with Angela B. Freeman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-freedom-forum-with-angela-b-freeman-4360668)
Published: 2025-11-26T12:14:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of the Freedom Forum, Indianapolis native Darrell Johnson shares his path from playing basketball at the University of South Florida and overseas in Turkey to becoming President and CEO of Diversity Press. He explains how he discovered the printing industry, why the fast pace drew him in, and how he built a company grounded in service, relationships, and diverse capabilities. Johnson reflects on nearly 20 years of entrepreneurship, growing from small print jobs to partnerships with organizations like the Indianapolis Colts, and leading a multibuilding campus with a family oriented culture. He also discusses mentorship, giving back, and why the name Diversity Press remains central to the company’s mission.

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