Derek Grimes

Derek Grimes is an experienced safety professional currently serving as the Director of Safety at El Paso Electric Company since November 2015, where responsibilities have included project management, training, and the development of safety and health policies. Prior to this role, Derek worked as a Combustion Turbine Technician at Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc., focusing on the operation and maintenance of turbine engines, and as an Aircraft Technician at America West Airlines, performing troubleshooting and repairs on various aircraft. Derek holds a Master of Business Administration in Leadership from Grand Canyon University, a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Technology from Columbia Southern University, and several technical degrees in aviation and emergency medicine.