Derrick Fegan, CHFM

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Director of Facilities Management at Heart Hospital of Austin

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Derrick is a Director of Facilities Management with 16 years of experience in construction and facilities management, specializing in the healthcare sector. Holding a CHFM certification and a Bachelors from the University of North Texas, he is skilled in vendor management, regulatory compliance, and leading teams in time-sensitive environments.

He is a resilient and determined individual, having pursued and completed his university degree decades after a high school counselor advised against it. Derrick is also a supportive colleague, publicly expressing his admiration and gratitude for the work that nurses do, showcasing his appreciation for his team members.

Despite being told by a high school counselor he would never get into a university, he proudly completed his Bachelors degree years later.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Cautious & Analytical

Systematic

They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Facilities
Serves as Director of Facilities at Heart Hospital of Austin and is a Region Director for the Texas Association of Healthcare Facilities Management (TAHFM).
Regulatory Compliance
Has substantial experience and training in safety management and regulatory compliance within the healthcare and airline industries.
Professional Development
Demonstrates a commitment to growth by recently completing his Bachelor's degree and starting new leadership roles at work and with TAHFM.

Media Appearances

Derrick has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Director of Facilities Management at Heart Hospital of Austin
5-2025
Region 7 Director, Central Texas at Texas Association of Healthcare Facilities Management (TAHFM)
4-2021 - 7-2025
Director Of Facilities Management at Encompass Health
9-2018 - 11-2020
Facilities Supervisor at Medxcel Facilities Management
10-2016 - 9-2018
Maintenance Director at Civitas Senior Living

Education

2019 - 2024
Bachelor's degree from University of North Texas
2015 - 2017
Associate's degree from Lansing Community College

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Derrick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Derrick is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Derrick

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Derrick move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Derrick take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Derrick

Personality Compatibility


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