Derek Thornton

Derek Thornton is a seasoned commercial lender currently employed at Credit Union ONE since May 2021. Prior to this role, Derek served as Assistant Vice President - Relationship Manager at Citizens Bank from 2004 to 2018, where notable accomplishments included coaching multiple branches to exceed strategic annual goals by 20% and participating in the Executive Advisory Board to analyze market trends and develop strategic initiatives. Earlier in Derek's career, from 1997 to 2004, the position of District Sales Manager at ICI Paints involved managing an $18 million territory across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, leading a team of 11 sales professionals. Derek holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Management, and Marketing from Wayne State University and has attended Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology.