Prior to launching Badger Hill Growth Partners, Derick established a highly successful track record operating private equity-backed business services companies throughout southern California.

Most recently Derick served as Chief Operating Officer at Quixote Studios. There he was charged with driving overall business growth and led a wide array of business functions. During Derick's tenure at Quixote Studios, EBITDA grew more than 5x and the company sold for $360M. Variety named Derick one of "Hollywood's New Leaders" in 2022.

Derick also served as Chief Operating Officer of Production Resource Group’s entertainment division ($300M annual revenue). Prior to that, Derick held several leadership roles at VER and served on the senior executive team that led VER's successful restructuring and sale for ~$500M.

Derick began his career at The Boston Consulting Group. He has also served as an assistant to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and on the Board of Directors of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation.

When not working Derick can be found playing racquetball and spending time with family.

Derick holds an MBA from Stanford, an MSc from the University of Ulster where he studied as a Mitchell Scholar, and a BA from Georgetown University where he graduated as class Marshal.