Derek is the President and Founder of EMBARK, an organization committed to developing highly effective leaders. Derek is also the Founder of Guywire Ministry​​

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Derek is an ICF Credentialed coach, Master Certified Advisor in Leadership Development with LionsLead, Certified Consultant, Trainer, Coach and Facilitator in Transformational Leadership, he is a public speaker and serves on the National Advisory Council for A Christian Ministry in the National Parks.

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Through his leadership training, coaching and consulting experience he has worked with leaders in various industries including Aerospace, Communications, Defense, Medical, Food Safety, Plastic Packaging, Microelectronic, Solar, Syntactic Materials and the US Military.

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Derek is passionate about mountaintop experiences. As part of Guywire's mission, he leads outdoor leadership and spiritual development experiences alongside other men. These EPIC HIKE adventure trips include trekking excursions around the country and weekend leadership schools.
 

The picture above was taken at 12,100' on top of the Continental Divide.