As the Chief Technology Officer at SilverTech, Derek leads the team that helps businesses create profitable relationships throughout the entire customer lifecycle, from lead to loyal customer, with a strategic combination of engaging web experiences, marketing strategies, and content management solutions. As a pioneer in the field, Derek helped create many of the tools marketers use today to manage websites and digital marketing campaigns, as well as bridge the gap between upper management and the IT and marketing teams. Derek’s unique and unparalleled experiences allow him to work closely with clients to identify stakeholder requirements and technology needs. Derek’s vast knowledge of the marketing industry guides him as a trusted advisor throughout the agency partnership, utilizing his deep understanding of technology and marketing applications to identify client pain-points and implement the tools needed to streamline business processes. Derek’s comprehensive software expertise includes Sitecore, Kentico, Ektron, Sitefinity, HubSpot, Marketo, and Salesforce.com. As a member of the New Hampshire Leadership Class of 2016, Greater Manchester Leadership class of 2015, and Vice Chairman of the Litchfield School Board, Derek’s interests in marketing, leadership, and the community are overwhelmingly present in both his professional and personal lives. Derek loves spending time with his family, is passionate about education in New Hampshire, and enjoys reading, burritos, crossfit, craft beer and scotch.