Derek Dye

Derek Dye currently serves as the Director of Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing Manager at Affy Tapple, LLC and Mrs. Prindables Gourmet Caramel Apples since June 2023. Previously, Derek held the position of Senior Brand Manager and Brand Manager at Highland Ventures from December 2019 to May 2023. Earlier roles include Director of Business Operations, Business Development & Media Manager, and Marketing & E-Commerce Coordinator at Sports Collectibles from September 2014 to November 2019. Derek's professional journey also includes experience as a Marketing & Promotions Intern for the Tampa Bay Rays and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Social Media Specialist at Lee Enterprises, and an Account Executive at Daytona Tortugas Professional Baseball. Derek earned a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sports & Tourism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2013.