Derek G.

Derek G. has extensive work experience in various roles related to human resources and management. Derek started their career as a Quality Engineering Process Improvement Manager at Shaw Industries in 1993, before becoming the Plant HR Director. Derek then worked as an Employee Relations Generalist at Synovus from 1996 to 1999. In 1999, they joined TSYS as the Associate Director of Human Resources, where they successfully led workforce reductions and facility consolidations, resulting in significant cost savings. From 2002 to 2018, Derek held several senior HR positions at Genuine Parts Company, including Vice President of Human Resources for various divisions such as Balkamp, S.P. Richards, and the Midwest Division of NAPA. In these roles, they oversaw various HR functions, such as talent management, performance evaluation systems, and facility rationalizations. Derek also played a key role in acquisitions and succession planning initiatives. At Genuine Parts Company, they eventually became the Corporate Vice President of Safety and Sustainability, providing corporate guidance to all divisions and subsidiaries. Overall, Derek G. has a strong background in human resources and has demonstrated their ability to drive strategic growth and cost savings through efficient HR practices.

Derek G. completed their Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 1988 to 1993. Derek then pursued a Master's degree in Management at Troy University from 1998 to 2000. Later, Derek obtained an MBA from Ball State University - Miller College of Business from 2007 to 2009, specializing in Business Administration and Management.