Derek Swanson

As the Lead Marketing Coordinator, Derek is responsible for providing marketing support to agents nationwide by completing Sales Associate Marketing Initiatives (SAMIs), supporting various marketing solutions initiatives, and providing mentorship and guidance to team members.

Derek is committed to continually learning new marketing strategies, completing certifications, and striving to be the best professional version of himself. He thrives on lending a hand and tackling challenges to bring the entire team to reach their goals. He enjoys the collaborative nature of his work and loves contributing to a team of other driven, hard-working, and creative individuals.

He graduated from Lewis University with a degree in journalism. Having previously held roles as a freelance reporter and later as a description writer for a home decor supplier, Derek is drawn to the art of writing and loves to create short stories. In his spare time, Derek is a guitar player and enjoys repairing old instruments. He is drawn to reading and exploring creative outlets, and is an avid lover of miniature dachshunds.