Derek Houtman

Derek Houtman currently serves as the Associate Director of Sourcing at the University of Maine System, a position held since May 2024. Prior to this role, Derek was the Chief Financial Officer at Neuright, Inc. from January 2019 and also worked as a Sourcing Manager at the University of Maine from June 2019 to May 2024. Derek's extensive experience at Whole Foods Market spanned from March 2003 to August 2018, where various roles included Regional Space Planner, Associate Grocery Coordinator, Grocery Team Leader/Associate Team Leader, and Buyer/Team Member. Derek holds a degree from the University of Maine, earned between 1998 and 2001.