
Full Name: Derek Watson
Home Town: Raleigh, NC, USA
Current City: Raleigh, NC
Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management at Ashford University, and looking forward to graduation December 2017.
Marital Status: Married
Position at Accu-Fab: Manufacturing Manager
Previous Experience: Derek has over 15 years’ experience in manufacturing, including manufacturing weldments for CAT, John Deere, Ingersoll Rand, Kubota, JCB, Terex and Lee Boy. Previously, he was a Welding Supervisor for Olympic Steel in Siler City, NC.
Hobbies: Spending time with family; Vacationing at the beach; Concerts. Last week, Derek traveled to Disney World in Florida with his wife, son and daughter – they try to visit every year!
Favorite Books: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Favorite Movies: Taken (Liam Neeson) and The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies (Ian McKellen & Martin Freeman)
Favorite Music: Derek enjoys listening to R&B and Jazz
Favorite Quote: “Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.”- Luke 6:31
Favorite Color: Black

