Derek Brooks has an extensive work experience spanning over several companies and positions. Derek started their career in 1994 as the General Manager at Pembina Co-op, where they managed all operations of a retail home improvement center and oversaw various aspects of staff training, contractor relationships, and customer service. In 2000, they joined Primco Limited as a Territory Account Manager before moving to Kraus Flooring in 2003 as the VP of Marketing. In this role, they provided leadership to product managers and marketing staff, trained and coached outside sales professionals, and oversaw research and development for new products. In 2012, they joined TORLYS as the National Sales Director - Retail and later became the Vice President of Business Development. Derek further rose to the position of Senior Vice President of Sales & Business Development for North America in 2018. Currently, Derek serves as the President of Watson Building Supplies, a GMS Company.
Derek Brooks's education history includes an unspecified period of study at the University of Manitoba. Derek pursued a degree in Business/Commerce, with a focus on General studies. No specific start or end year is provided in the information.
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