Hello everyone! My name is Derek and I grew up in a small town in Western Wisconsin where we didn’t have a neighbor for a mile in each direction. I quickly learned to love anything that involved being outdoors or playing some kind of sport. I was fortunate enough to grow up with two brothers and one sister. I also had nearly 20 cousin’s just on one side of the family. Many of which were in the age group 1-5 years of age when I was an adolescent so I spent a lot of time babysitting and watching over as their young minds develop. This is where I feel my passion for working with kids started. I believe every person in this world deserves unconditional love and support from someone who matters to them. There are too many examples today of people doing the wrong thing instead of the right thing and I want to take my experience and life lessons and continue to educate the youth in doing the right things.

I currently work in operations at a company that builds and maintains gymnasium hardwood floors. This has allowed me to develop numerous skills when it comes to working with my hands and tools. I’ve also worked in a wellness center as a fitness trainer and helped run and operate a small farm milking cows. In addition to my work experience I have also volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters program, as well as volunteering for basketball, football, and wrestling camps for the youth. All of my job and life experiences have given me a wide range of understanding and skills that I would love to pass on to anyone I can!

Service Areas:
Communication
Youth guidance
Relationship building
Confidence building and self esteem
Outdoor activities

Service Array:
ISDE
Wellness management and Recovery
Psychoeducation