After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, with certificates in accounting and finance, Derrick went on to successfully attain his Certified Public Accountant designation, and was made a partner in the accounting firm of Crockett, Myers & Associates. He continued his professional education and became a Certified Financial Planner. Derrick provides the expertise to guide businesses and individuals toward their financial goals through management advisory services, as well as tax, estate and financial planning.

Over the past 35 years in his role as a business consultant and coach, Derrick has developed financial strategies which are unique in the floral industry. His strategies have proven instrumental in increasing the profitability of many florists. He shares these techniques during his coaching sessions as well as through his seminars. These techniques focus on helping florists reduce costs, manage staff, save taxes, and run a more profitable business.

Since 1983 Derrick has been working to create and perfected his “Floral Analysis Program” while working with hundreds of florists and being active in numerous florists associations. The “Floral Analysis Program” breaks down and analyzes financial statements in such a way that Derrick can show the florist owner exactly where to focus their time and energy to reduce costs and increase profits.