Leapfrog Brands
Derek Leatzow has a diverse work experience in the operations and engineering fields. Derek started their career at Insight Product Development as a Development Engineer in 2011 and was promoted to Senior Development Engineer in 2015. In 2016, Derek joined Leapfrog Brands as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and later became an Engineering Manager in 2018. Derek then progressed to the role of Senior Manager of Operations in 2021 and currently holds the position of Director Of Operations at Leapfrog Brands since October 2021.
Derek Leatzow earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Valparaiso University, which they attended from 2005 to 2009. Prior to that, they spent a year at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where they studied Engineering from 2004 to 2005. Derek completed their high school education at Marian Catholic High School from 2000 to 2004.
Later, Derek pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2019 to 2021. Derek obtained several additional certifications, including an Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation Specialization, a Strategic Leadership & Management Specialization, and a Digital Marketing Specialization, all from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In addition, Derek obtained a Professional Engineer (PE) certification from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) in 2015.
Leapfrog Brands
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As one of the fastest-growing on-the-go drinkware companies in America, we've got a reputation for doing great things. Our vision is simple - bring delight to eating and drinking. Whether it’s the perfect cup of coffee, a water bottle that helps you crush your workout, or the most appetizing meal in our unique food storage, our mission is to make it look great, function perfectly and cost less than you’d expect. Delivering on this promise takes extraordinary efforts and exceptional people. Through our teams’ ingenuity and grit, we’ve created a place where the best ideas win, and they can come from anyone. Our culture combines the scrappy spirit of a startup with the perks of a market leader. Our culture is collaborative and fast-paced with a strong focus on designing beautiful products with purpose. Together, we navigate each day with optimism, curiosity, a healthy sense of humor and a strong allergy to the word “no.” Different brands for different people. We have a deep understanding of consumers' dynamic needs which shapes our three distinct brands. Ello Products: Ello brings drinkware and foodware products that compliment your love for trends and sense of style. https://www.elloproducts.com Zulu Athletic: Zulu is the high performance water bottle brand engineered for athletes. https://www.zuluathletic.com Pogo Gear: Pogo is the casual, fun, value brand for the modern family. http://www.pogogear.com