Derek Wilson

Derek Wilson is a seasoned professional in library management with over two decades of experience in various roles within public library systems. Currently, Derek serves as the Manager of Public Libraries and Archive Facilities at Georgia Public Library Service since September 2023. Prior to this, Derek was the Chief Executive Officer of Wilson Franchise Group LLC starting in August 2020 and the Executive Director of Florence-Lauderdale Public Library from April 2019 to August 2020. Derek's extensive background also includes significant positions within the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, ranging from Library Assistant to Branch Manager from 1997 to 2019. Derek holds a Master of Library & Information Science from Clark Atlanta University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Alabama State University.