Derek Hawkins

Derek Hawkins is an experienced executive in the industrial sector, currently serving as President of Industrial at Lauth Group, Inc. since September 2025. Prior to this role, Derek held multiple positions at Becknell Industrial from November 2012 to September 2025, progressing from Assistant Vice President to Senior Vice President of Investments. Earlier in his career, Derek worked at Simon Property Group as a Senior Financial Analyst and at HDG Mansur as a Financial Analyst. Derek began his professional journey as a Land Development Controller at Beazer Homes. Educationally, Derek earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ball State University's Miller College of Business, graduating in 2001.