Derek Wassink

Derek Wassink is an experienced structural design leader currently serving as Associate Principal and Vice President at Thornton Tomasetti since July 2015, focusing on business development and project management in South Florida. Prior to this role, Wassink was President at TRC Worldwide Engineering, Inc. from 2007 to June 2015, overseeing design teams and project management for various clients. Wassink has also contributed to academia as an Adjunct Faculty member at Florida International University in 2013. Previous professional roles include CEO at Jenkins & Charland, Inc., Vice President at ONM, and Vice President at The Breckstone Group. Wassink started as an Engineer at Erdman Anthony from 1988 to 1994. Academic qualifications include a BSE in Architecture and Engineering from Princeton University and an MCE in Structural Engineering from Villanova University, complemented by experiences in college preparatory programs and leadership training in Broward County.