A 20-year military veteran, Derek has over 15 years of HSE and HR experience, the last one leading the Alliance HR team. He is responsible for employee recruitment, employee engagement, progressive discipline, workers comp, benefits, training, program development, leadership development, environmental regulations, safety & health, mentorship, and morale of all employees. Derek’s philosophy is a knowledgeable employee is always a better employee, so he ensures each one has the proper tools, knowledge and intent to do their job safely and to the highest standards. And because that happens, the customer always benefits.