Derek brings over 20 years of executive recruiting, executive compensation and succession planning in healthcare at Quick Leonard Kieffer (QLK), where he also serves as a Managing Partner.

Derek specializes in leading CEO and senior executive searches for independent hospitals, health systems, medical groups, healthcare technology companies, and healthcare associations. In addition Derek conducts executive compensation analysis, and succession planning for his clients.

Prior to joining QLK, Derek served as Managing Director Executive Search for Eide Bailly. Eide Bailly is a top 20 U.S. CPA and business advisory firm providing tax, audit, and advisory services to middle market and high growth organizations across the United States and internationally. Eide Bailly’s largest industry served is healthcare, Derek led the executive search team within the healthcare practice.