Testimonials

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​"I had the pleasure of working with Derek both at Paragon Financial Mortgage and at GenEquity Mortgage, Inc.. He is a knowledgeable and passionate leader that inspires his people to stretch their capabilities and achieve remarkable results in both favorable and challenging financial circumstances. In particular, I find Derek to have unshakable ethics and a clear recognition of the proper way to conduct business. Furthermore, I am grateful to him for the unlimited amount of time he invested in helping me obtain an understanding of the mortgage industry."

Wolfgang Hombrecher, CFO at Paragon Global Resources, Inc.



"Derek has been both an employee of GenEquity and a partner/supplier at Colonial National Mortgage Company. I can soundly recommend Derek as a conscience, hard-working employee. Derek is very bright, has the highest ethical standards and works well with others. Derek can look strategically at issues; however, he is detail oriented so that he understands the process necessary to accomplish tasks to be strategic. I highly recommend Derek in any endeavor he undertakes. Derek is an asset to any organization."

Mary Legate-Corn, President, GenEquity Mortgage; Sr. V.P. Diversified Services at Paragon Relocation Resources

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​I would highly recommend Derek. He is a genuinely good person, and the consummate professional. He knows his trade--mortgage services--very well. He has high morals and ethics, and he would be an asset to any organization.​
Craig Selders, President Paragon Relocation​



​I worked with Derek in excess of 10 years. He played critical roles in maintaining and growing one of our largest and most challenging accounts. Later in his career Derek lead our Finance and Accounting group with distinction and excellence. He is a flexible, servant leader able to lead a financial discipline as well as interface with clients in a personable, professional manner. Derek is a great person with strong Christian values and a terrific father and husband. Any organization where Derek works is better off each and every day.

Joe Allen, Vice President at Cartus

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"I have known Derek since 1997. Derek is one of those rare individuals who naturally serves as an inspiring mentor for those around him. Derek's strong sense of ethics, his positive attitude and the respect others feel toward him are just a few of his many strengths. With a diverse background in financial services, corporate relocation and accounting, Derek has the skill set and strong interpersonal skills that will truly make him an asset at any company.​"

Scott Taylor, Managing Director, Colonial National Mortgage

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“I have had the pleasure of working with Derek since 2005. He is driven, passionate, knowledgeable, and a strong leader. Most notable is his knowledge and experience in the relocation and mortgage industry. Derek leads by example not by words and in doing so motivates everyone around him to be the best they can be.”

​​Jonathan Ochs, CEO, Partner, Founder at Lyceed Inc.



"I have known Derek professionally for many years, and I have had the pleasure of working with him closely under stressful and demanding circumstances. He is one of those rare leaders who can drive a business through a careful balance of technology, financial skill, and interpersonal relationships. Derek naturally serves as an inspiring mentor for his entire staff, creating talent and cultivating leadership. These are all exceptional skills in today’s business world, but what you should know most about Derek is that he is an ethical and honest person who you would be glad to know and work with. To this day, there are things that I learned from Derek that help me in business and personal life. If you are looking to raise the talent level in your organization to bring bottom line results to your business, then you have found your next leader."

Scott Cornils, Finance Manager at Arrow Electronics



“Derek is an innovative, solutions-oriented individual with years of experience in the relocation/real estate/mortgage services industry. He is a great manager, a strong strategic thinker, and leader.”

Shari Hanna, Client Relations Manager at GenEquity Mortgage