Service is the through-line.
Long before the companies, there was a calling: to show up for children and families who needed someone in their corner. That commitment still shapes how Derek leads and where he gives his time.
Community Leadership and Impact
Derek has dedicated his career to creating positive impact beyond business through nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, board service, and community engagement. His work focuses on expanding opportunity, supporting families, strengthening communities, and helping mission-driven organizations achieve lasting results.
Supporting Organizations That Strengthen Communities
Through charitable giving, board leadership, and hands-on involvement, Derek works alongside organizations dedicated to improving lives, expanding opportunity, and addressing important community needs.
The measure of a community isn't the wealth it creates — it's how it treats the people who need the most help.