Derrick joined the in-house industrial plant rescue team 22 years ago at Alliant Energy. He is a Certified Welding Inspector and has been teaching CMC’s Rope Rescue Technician I/II class since 2021.
Asked what Derrick likes about teaching classes at CMC, he said, “I remember what it is like to be in my first Ropes and Rescue class and how quickly I realized that I had a lot to learn about rescue in general. Now I have the ability to pass along my knowledge to students who are interested in rescue training, and it’s an awesome feeling!”