Derrick has 20+ years’ experience delivering highly successful performance-based program outcomes for community-, economic-, and workforce-development initiatives.

His expertise in the operational aspects of program development and management is unparalleled, evidenced by his prior Associate—and Director-level positions with the Executive Office of the D.C. Mayor, including the Workforce Investment Council, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunities, and the Office on Returning Citizens Affairs.

Collaborating with other Corporate Leadership staff to ensure that KRA exceeds its operational goals and client and customer expectations, Derrick works with the Program Management Team’s staff, overseeing and directing the performance of Directors, Business and Career Services Managers, and other operational staff.

He is responsible for the strategic development of service-delivery systems for our American Job Centers and TANF Employment Programs across the country, driving operational efficiency by optimizing organizational strategies, ensuring exceptional program performance, and positioning the company for sustained growth.

In addition to a BS degree in Business Administration from Strayer University, Washington, D.C., Derrick holds multiple Certifications, including Certified Workforce Development Professional, Credential Business Management, Executive Leadership and Management and Continuous Improvement Management.

Derrick enjoys spending time with his family, taking nature walks, visiting museums and amusement parks, studying world and business history, and mentoring the next generation of civic and business leaders.