Derek Bush

Derek Bush has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Derek began their career as a Customer Service Representative at Family Video Movie Club in 2008 and worked there until 2011. Derek then moved on to Northern Michigan University, where they served as a Samuel M. Cohodas Research Assistant and a Research Assistant for the Dean of International Programs from 2010 to 2011. In 2011, Derek worked as an Intern with the Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder, focusing on economic development. Derek also worked as an Independent Research Contractor from 2010 to 2011. From 2011 to 2014, Derek worked for the Lake Superior Community Partnership, first as a Regional Economic Development Liaison and later as a Business Development Representative. In 2015, they joined RTI Surgical® as a Demand Planner and held that position until 2021. At RTI Surgical®, they also briefly served as a Demand Planner II from 2020 to 2021. Currently, Derek is working as a Key Account Manager at Resolve Surgical Technologies, starting in 2022.

Derek Bush attended Northern Michigan University from 2007 to 2011, where they obtained a degree in Economics. Additionally, during their time at university, they also studied Spanish Language as a field of study. In 2014, Derek earned certification as an EMSI Certified professional from the Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. Furthermore, in 2015, they completed the Demand Management Course provided by Oliver Wight.