A twelve-year veteran of high tech sales,
marketing and business development, Derrick was very much at
the forefront of the tech boom of the 1990s, living
and working in the heart of Californias Silicon
Valley from 1989 until 2000. Derrick holds a Bachelors
of Science degree in Marketing and Economics, as well as a Masters
of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco.
He became one of the youngest District Managers in the nation
for a major player in the wireless data communication industry
before moving on to become a Director at one of the worlds
largest internet email providers, where he was responsible for
building international distribution and co-marketing partner
alliances. He has also served as a faculty adjunct in the school
of business at the University of Phoenixs San Jose, CA
campus.
In January of 2001, he left high tech and corporate America,
relocated his family to Colorado and founded Wholly Fit, a company
and ministry dedicated to promoting physical well being. A lifelong
proponent of healthy, active living, and now a 24/5 Certified
Fitness Professional through the 24Hour Fitness chain. Derrick
draws upon his experience in the corporate arena to encourage
teams and individuals to achieve lofty goals in the area of
physical conditioning.
As an accomplished motivational speaker and
President of Wholly Fit, Derrick is able to encourage and
teach the components of improved physical function and wholeness.
He is available for speaking engagements, seminars or similar
functions.