Derrick joined DW Simpson in June 2022 as a Recruiter working on a team with Derek Mulder, Partner, and Chip Searles, Recruiter. In his role as a Recruiter, he provides assistance on full-cycle recruitment for actuaries and analytics professionals, from students to Chief Actuaries. Prior to joining the firm, Derrick worked as a Sports Medicine Medical Device Sales Representative for Graymont Medical/Smith & Nephew. During his time there, he managed a team of two sales representatives while working alongside team orthopedic surgeons/physicians for the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, Fire, and White Sox. Derrick is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology – Exercise Science. Outside of work, Derrick enjoys traveling, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, and attending music concerts. With a passion for visual arts, Derrick does freelance work in photography and videography in his spare time.