Designer and sales
Select Kitchen & Bath, Springfield, Va.
Age 37
After a short internship learning the ropes at Select Kitchen & Bath, Derek was hired as a designer and salesperson. He quickly transitioned from working on small bathroom projects to full-scale custom remodeling. His specialty is creating hidden storage without compromising good design.
To help clients better envision their remodeling project and make decisions, Derek introduced more robust design software and 3-D rendering. In just three years, his innovations in technology, processes, and systems have helped to triple gross sales in the company’s custom business to nearly $2 million.
In his off-hours, Derek brings his ambition and creativity to the volleyball court, where he coaches a high school and a club-level team. His “under 12” team won a gold medal in the most recent regional finals.
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