Derek has a passion for real estate and prides himself on responsiveness and organization while seeking out the wants and needs of clients.

Derek was born in Denver, Colorado – growing up in Golden (home to Coors Brewery).  After graduating from Arvada West High School he attended Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado, graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Communications.  Derek spent 27 years in the television news business, including 24 years at WTVD/ABC11 in Raleigh.  As the Assistant News Director, he managed a team of 80+ people and lead the daily editorial content strategy for 7 hours of Live News each day.  During his time in news, he won an Emmy and two Associated Press Awards.

After taking his journalism career to the top, Derek decided to change careers and dive into his passion for real estate.  He has expansive knowledge of the Triangle area, covering a wide range of news events and stories and watching it grow over the past 24 years 

When he’s not working with clients, Derek is obsessed with his yard, whether it be upgrading his landscaping or meticulously manicuring his lawn (he actually mows it at least twice a week, if not more).  He loves vacationing at the beach (Topsail Island is his go-to spot) and watching sports, mostly his beloved Denver Broncos. 

Derek lives in Wake Forest with his wife Jamie.  He has a son (Caleb) who will graduate in 2023 from UNC Wilmington.  He has twin daughters (Emma and Isabel) who attend NC State University and two stepsons (Henry and Eli) who are in middle school and high school.  He also has a 14-month-old boxer named Beckett who keeps him on his toes.