Account Executive

Derek is an Account Executive at Interdependence Public Relations. In his role, he focuses on gaining client placements across broadcast, print and digital news outlets to tell company messaging, increase brand awareness and establish strong reputations and credibility. Through this mission, he has secured media placements in outlets such as Fox News, Travel + Leisure, Medical News Today, CNET, Becker’s Hospital Review, and more. Derek has worked with notable brands such as Lantern Pharma, Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, Base Molecular Resonance Technologies, and Society for Vascular Surgeons.

Derek graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 2021 with a B.S. in Public Relations and a minor in Theatre. While in school, he had the opportunity to work with UCM’s student-led PR Agency, Innovative Public Relations. During his free time, Derek enjoys trying new restaurants, walking through art museums or hanging out with his Lionhead Rabbit, Sokka.