Jim Derry

Jim and his brother Bill purchased Field in 1990. As President & CEO, Jim focuses on Field’s long-term strategic plan and ensures that their partners LOVE Field. He is dedicated to enhancing their world-class culture to continue to create an environment that allows their team members to thrive and is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The overall goal of Field’s strategic plan is to improve lives, and Jim is committed to improving the lives of the Field team members, their families, their customers, their suppliers, and the communities they operate in. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt and believes strongly in lean principles to drive efficiency, continuous improvement, and innovation. Jim has a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Illinois and has served as President of the Board for the National Fastener Distributor Association (NFDA).