Derik Timmerman

Derik Timmerman is a cause-driven executive and human resources coach helping organizations maximize the world-changing impact of their people systems. In addition to coaching human resources executives at all levels, Derik is a nationally-recognized speaker and author on a variety of human resources subjects including performance management, leadership development, and top team effectiveness. Prior to founding his coaching firm, Derik was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company and a US Army Intelligence Officer with two combat deployments to Iraq. Derik earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, as well as a Masters, PhD, and CFRE certification in nonprofit fundraising.

Professional achievements:

Founder of Sparrow Nonprofit Solutions

Former management consultant at McKinsey & Company

Served as a US Army Intelligence Officer with two combat deployments

Successfully raised over $3 million in funds

Board member at numerous nonprofits

Served as an Executive Pastor

Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)

Derik graduated in the top 10% of his West Point class

Masters in Divinity from Liberty University

In the dissertation phase of a PhD in Philosophy of Religion from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary