Derrick is an accomplished investment banker and seasoned executive with deep expertise advising lower middle-market companies on mergers and acquisitions, capital formation, and strategic growth initiatives. Over the course of his career, he has guided founders, investors, and management teams through complex transactions and value-creation milestones. Complementing [his/her/their] advisory background, Derrick has founded and successfully exited two companies, including a healthcare technology venture and CargoStax in the supply chain sector, providing a rare operator-investor perspective at the board level. Derrick earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Bauder College and completed graduate studies in Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mr. Monroe serves on the Board of Directors of Churchill Partners, advising on strategic growth, governance, and long-term value creation.