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About Starbrite


Starbrite Consulting is based near Minneapolis, MN, and has served customers across the United States. Its founder, Don Darrah, is the lead consultant who brings many years of consulting, training, and auditing experience to the classroom. His know-how in the manufacturing/service sector, along with his interpersonal communication skills, makes him an asset to any learning venue.

Don's professional experience includes:

  • Actively Auditing Over 75 Organizations Nationwide
  • Active Exemplar Global Lead Auditor
  • Presenting at the Minnesota Quality Conference
  • Over 30 Years of Auditing Experience in Manufacturing & Service
  • 10 Years of Corporate Quality Assurance Experience in Administrative & Manufacturing
  • 12 Years of Machining/Manufacturing Experience

Certification Auditors

Starbrite Consulting has active certification auditors who conduct quarterly, semi-annual, or annual internal audits, including the audit report. Don Darrah provides the following services related to quality management systems:

  • ISO 9001: Quality Management Standard
  • ISO 9001: 2015 Overview
  • ISO 9001: 2015 Internal Auditor
  • ISO 9001: 2015 Lead Auditor
  • ISO 13485 Medical Device Management

Feedback from Class Attendees

"This may have been the best, most effective, and most enjoyable course I've ever taken." — ISO Lead Auditor Course

"Enjoyed the great interaction with the instructor and the training I received."

"Don did a great job of keeping the attention of a large, diverse class of students."  —  Medical Device Company

"The class boosted my confidence to be an auditor."

"The instructor was very clear and patient with class questions and our answers. Don kept the class interesting!"

"Don is an extremely engaging and dynamic speaker who does a great job of teaching information that can sometimes be a little dry"  ISO Lead Auditor Course

"There was a good method of teaching the application of the ISO 9001 requirements to our business and what I do."

"I learned how implementing ISO 9001 requirements can positively affect our company."

"The interactivity between students and teacher was the best part of the class. The instructor had the ability to make a course that had the potential to be uninteresting, much more entertaining and captivating." — Lead Auditor Course

"I appreciated the thoughts and insights on leadership in the organization."

"I learned how to better prepare for and conduct audits."