Derek has spent the last ten years working in the live entrainment industry as a Production Manager and Technical Director.

Derek occupies his time as the Technical Director at The Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver, and was most recently the Production Manager and Technical Director for In the Company OfÖ productions of ìNight of the Iguanaî and ìSummer and Smokeî.

Born in Scotland, Derek moved to Canada at an early age, spending his formative years in Red Deer AB. After graduating with a diploma in Theatrical Stage Arts from Red Deer College, Derek set out seeking adventure and a career. He eventually moved to Vancouver and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of British Columbia.

A confessed workaholic, Derek continues to seek out opportunities at every turn.