Derek was born and raised in Midcoast Maine. After graduating from Maine Maritime Academy with a degree in Power Engineering, he spent 8 years working primarily out of the country as an engineer for an offshore ultra-deep water oil drilling company. While he enjoyed his time in Brazil, Ireland, Holland, Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico, he decided to leave the oil field to start a family back in Maine. Following his passion for building, he started his own residential construction company in 2005, building high-end homes in the Midcoast region. With his excellent communication skills, pride in quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, he quickly became a preferred subcontractor to Knickerbocker Group, eventually joining the company full-time as a Project Manager.
Derek spends all of his free time with his wife, Eleanor, and their children, Samuel, Sullivan, Benjamin and Cecilia.
KG CULTURE, MISSION + VALUES
Derek appreciates the family values that run deep within the company.
LIFE IN MAINE
For Derek, Fall in Maine and spending time outdoors can’t be beat.