As a Project and Manufacturing Engineer at Sartori Company, Derek leads cross-functional automation initiatives for high-speed food packaging lines. He leverages his expertise in equipment integration and process optimization to expand capacity and drive efficiency. He holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
During his time at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Derek was an experienced member of the rugby team. He embraced a leadership role, taking on coaching responsibilities to share his knowledge of the sport and help develop newer players.
Unique fact: He acted as a player-coach for his universitys rugby team.