Derek Baughan

Derek Baughan is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and operations across various industries. Currently serving as Vice President at Phillips Global, Inc. and President at Baughan Engineering since January 2022, Baughan previously held positions including Group Operations Manager at The Baughan Group and Executive Project Manager at Sherwood Management Company, where significant cost savings of $300k were achieved through effective contract negotiations. With a strong foundation in retail operations as Vice President of Operations at Steve's Name Brand Shoes, Baughan contributed to annual sales exceeding $1.5 million. An entrepreneur from a young age, Baughan established a successful e-commerce venture at 15. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Diploma of Culinary Arts from the New School of Cooking.