WELCOME TO TBOA
Derick and his wife Rita have four children; Eric, Jermaine, Alexis and Simone.
Derick served in the U.S. Army and retired after 25 years of service. He is a graduate of Texas A&M Central Texas where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He currently works as the Director of Purchasing for IKO Industries.
Derick joined the TBOA family in November 2010. Since joining TBOA Derick has served in numerous positions to include; Trainer, Division Representative, Vice President, THSBOA Executive Board Chairman of the Chapter Committee, THSBOA Representative and currently TBOA President.
Along with officiating Texas High School basketball Derick also currently works in multiple NCAA Men’s Basketball conferences: Lone Star, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Assn, American Southwest, Great American, Southern Collegiate Athletic, Red River, Sooner Athletic, Ohio Collegiate Athletic, North TX Junior Collegiate Athletic, Georgia Collegiate, Western Junior College Athletic, Dallas Metro and Texas Eastern. These conferences include play at the Division II, Division III, NAIA, and JUCO levels.
Derick was selected to work the Men’s NCAA Division 2 & Division 3 National Championship Tournaments during the 22-23 & 21-22 post seasons and has worked 6 UIL State Tournament Championships and 11 UIL Regional Championship Tournaments.
Derick is a staunch advocate for training and development and lists that his top priority as President is to see TBOA recognized as one of the top chapters across the state.