Derrick Stephens is an effective entrepreneur and investor with a diverse background who wants to make a difference in the world. He began working in the insurance industry after finishing his degree, where he obtained valuable experience in underwriting, risk assessment, and claims management. Derrick Stephens moved to the real estate market in the early 1990s, where he became a successful real estate investor and developer. He has extensive experience in wholesale and retail real estate investment, including acquisition and disposition of short sale, REO, and conventional deals. He has also worked on projects involving commercial, industrial, and residential building.