As the CFO at Charitable Allies, Derek supervises our accounting team and key financial tasks and decisions. With almost a decade of experience, Derek uses his skills to ensure the firm’s financial operations are running smoothly and efficiently to keep costs low for our nonprofit clients. Prior to working at Charitable Allies, Derek worked at a CPA firm specializing in audits for seven years, working primarily with nonprofits and businesses, rising in the ranks from Intern to Manager of Assurance Services.
Outside of the office, Derek enjoys trying out new recipes on the grill/smoker for his wife and two daughters to enjoy. He also enjoys playing guitar on the worship band of their church and staying healthy by lifting weights.
Causes I Care About:
- Human trafficking prevention & intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Religious persecution

Credentials/Awards:
- Licensed CPA in Indiana
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from University of Indianapolis
- Member of the Indiana CPA Society
- Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Exempt Organizations Council Member