Derek Paben

Derek Paben is a Creative Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart, a position held since January 2020. Prior to this role, Derek served as Art Director at AccuQuilt from November 2017 to December 2019 and was the Associate Creative Director at Surdell and Partners for a brief period in 2017. From 2008 to May 2017, Derek worked as Art Director/Senior Designer at Gordmans Corporate Office. Derek’s earlier career included professional basketball stints with Vitória Sport Clube and Almere Basketball Club from 2004 to 2007. Derek holds education credentials from the University of South Dakota, attended between 2002 and 2004.