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Derrick Burks

Director at Duke Energy

Burks served as the managing partner at EY's Indianapolis office before retiring in 2017. Under his leadership, EY was the market leader for assurance, tax and advisory services in Indiana. Burks joined EY in 2002 and was promoted to managing partner in 2004.

Prior to joining EY, Burks worked at the Indianapolis office of accounting firm Arthur Andersen for 24 years. He joined Arthur Andersen in 1978, was admitted into the partnership in 1991, and became office-managing partner in 2000.

Burks was the first African American in Indiana promoted to partner by any of the major accounting firms.

Throughout his career, Burks has provided business and financial expertise to a wide range of clients, including small businesses, large international corporations and public companies. Throughout his career, he also served companies in various industries, including manufacturing, real estate, energy and utilities. He possesses substantial experience with audits, enterprise risk assessment, mergers and acquisitions, and capital market transactions.

Burks currently serves on the boards of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc., and Kite Realty Group Trust. Previously, he served on the board of directors at Vectren Corporation, an Indiana-based regional energy company, and also served as a commissioner on the Indiana Board of Accountancy.


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