Derick Smith

Derick Smith serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Spruce Power, overseeing solar customer, financial, IT, and asset operations for an 85,000 asset portfolio. With a robust background in financial operations, Derick has held various leadership roles, including Senior Vice President and Vice President at Spruce Power, managing investor relations, corporate customer engagement, and financial analysis. Prior experience includes key positions at Spectra Energy from 2007 to 2017, where Derick led financial strategies and investor relations, significantly increasing market value. Earlier roles at Duke Energy Corporation involved establishing accounting processes for an acquired subsidiary and managing financial reporting. Derick's career began at Grant Thornton & Andersen as an Assurance Manager. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas and an MBA in Finance from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.