Derrick Hemmelgarn

Derrick Hemmelgarn has extensive experience in marketing, with various roles in different companies. Derrick is currently serving as the Director of Marketing at Storm Guard Roofing and Construction. Prior to this, they worked at Propelled Brands as a Franchise Business Consultant and Senior Marketing Manager for FASTSIGNS. In these roles, they managed local marketing budgets, trained and managed a new marketing coordinator position, and created supportive marketing positions for new franchisees. Derrick also served as the primary marketing liaison between FASTSIGNS International and franchisee partners across multiple states. Before their time at Propelled Brands, Derrick worked as a Marketing Specialist at Team Car Care Dba Jiffy Lube, where they developed marketing materials, collaborated on artwork, managed budgets, and oversaw inventory and ordering. Derrick also held positions at Sheplers Inc. as a Retail Marketing Manager and Marketing Coordinator, and at Rib Crib Corporation as a Local Marketing Manager, where they coordinated events, implemented radio shows, and created and marketed their own menu item.

Derrick Hemmelgarn obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Oklahoma State University, where they studied from 2009 to 2013. In addition to their formal education, Derrick has also obtained various certifications throughout their career. These include certifications in areas such as sales, leadership, business planning, growth mindset, feedback, resilience, critical thinking, presenting, learning design, and high-performance habits. Some of the institutions from which they obtained these certifications include LinkedIn, FASTSIGNS®, and Google.