Derek, a native of Bloomington, Indiana, moved to Colorado in 1994 when he began working with The Navigators at Eagle Lake Camps. Prior to moving to Colorado, Derek ran his own construction company. He graduated from Colorado Christian University with a degree in Organizational Management. He has served in a variety of roles and is currently the Director of Operations for Glen Eyrie Conference Center and Eagle Lake Camps. He has been married to his wife, Angie, for 20 years and they have 3 beautiful daughters.

In his free time, you can find Derek riding his bike or hiking, watching his kids’ sports games, and dreaming of new construction projects.