Derek has lived in the Old Fort area of McDowell County his entire life. Prior to his career in real estate, he spent over 13 years in manufacturing and production supervision. Derek has obtained two college degrees; a B.S. in Business Administration from Gardner-Webb University, and an A.S. in Business from McDowell Technical Community College. He is also a member of the Old Fort Volunteer Fire Department. Derek is married to his wife, Tabitha, ...