Derek joined DW Simpson in 2003. He transitioned to leading his own team in December 2005. Throughout his career at DW Simpson, Derek has worked with actuaries at every stage of their careers – from students progressing through exams to designated individuals with extensive leadership experience. Additionally, he has successfully placed candidates into various emerging areas beyond actuarial such as enterprise risk management, catastrophe and predictive modeling, and data analytics.

Derek regularly attends annual professional conferences and seminars sponsored by actuarial and related organizations. He has also presented at past meetings. Derek believes that attending and presenting at such events assists in his ability to provide the most current information and comprehensive service to the clients and the candidates with whom he works on an ongoing basis.

Derek graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in business management. Derek is married and has three young daughters who keep him busy. Outside of the office he enjoys traveling, the arts and a good conversation about the Chicago Cubs’ chances this year.