Cherokee County
Derek Nelson has over 20 years of experience in risk management and safety. Derek is currently the Director of Risk Management at Cherokee County, a position they have held since October 2022. Prior to this, Derek worked at the City of Alpharetta for 17 years as the Risk and Safety Administrator. Derek also has experience as a Safety Manager at Robert Bowden Inc. and as a Loss Control Consultant at Kendall Risk Management. In addition, Derek started their career as a Safety Intern in the Large Engine Division at Briggs & Stratton.
Derek Nelson attended Georgia Southern University from 1996 to 2000, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing with a specialization in Industrial Management.
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Cherokee County
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Located 30 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Cherokee County is part of the 11-county metro Atlanta area. Cherokee County boasts a population of more than 279,000, according to the 2022 Atlanta Regional Commission population estimates. It is one of the fastest growing counties in the metro region and its overall Board of Commissioners-controlled tax burden per capita is one of the lowest in the region. Cherokee County has world-class parks and recreational facilities, is a destination for corporate headquarters and is a great place to live, work and play.