About

Derek, a homegrown Durham native, has embraced the hallmarks of a strong work ethic with successful career choices at Duke University Health Services System as a human resources administrator to a property manager with Ticon Properties – a Durham based residential/commercial property management company and now serving as Vice President at Maverick Partners Realty Services – a Boutique Commercial Real Estate brokerage firm in Downtown Durham. His expanded skillset includes real estate investment, development, and consulting services. Derek credits his achievements to a strong family unit alongside his wife and two young children and rarely turns down a good game of chess.