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Derek Spencer

President at RENA Technologies North America

Derek Spencer, MBA has a diverse work experience. Derek currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Rena Technologies NA since 2013, where they have also worked as the Director of Operations - All Locations. In these roles, they have developed business plans, established independent divisions, and managed logistics for manufacturing facilities. Prior to Rena Technologies, Derek worked at Semitool/Rhetech, Inc./Applied Materials from 1996 to 2013, primarily as a Hardware Design Engineer/Engineering Manager. Derek managed the engineering department, designed mechanical equipment, implemented design changes, and ensured customer satisfaction. Before that, they worked at Air Products as an Associate Engineer from 1995 to 1996, specializing in product qualification, testing, and customer support. Derek also has military experience, having served in the United States Army from 1989 to 1995 as a Sergeant - Tactical Systems Repair. In this role, they maintained, repaired, and recommended design changes for communication equipment.

Derek Spencer, MBA has a diverse education history. Derek began their academic journey at Temple University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology, with a focus on Mechanical Engineering. After completing their undergraduate studies, they went on to further enhance their business knowledge and skills at the Fox School of Business, also at Temple University, where they successfully obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Continuing their education in a different field, Derek enrolled at Lehigh Carbon Community College, where they pursued an Associate of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, specifically focusing on Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Overall, Derek's education history reflects their dedication to advancing their knowledge and expertise in both engineering and business fields.

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Timeline

  • President

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Chief Operating Officer

    February, 2023

  • Director Of Operations All Locations

    November, 2013