Derrek Schartz

Derrek Schartz is a Senior Lecturer in the Center for Professional Sales at Texas State University, a position held since January 2023. Previously, Derrek served as a Professor of Marketing and Management at Hesston College, where responsibilities included working with upper division students in relevant courses. In a notable role at Legend Senior Living™, Derrek was the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, overseeing operations across 42 residences in the United States. Earlier experiences include Senior Vice President of Sales at CLC Lodging, Chief Sales and Operating Officer at Axis Teknologies, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Stratus Telecommunications. Derrek's career in telecommunications also includes a tenure as Senior Account Executive at Lucent Technologies and Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Alliance Systems, Inc. Educational accomplishments include a Doctor of Business Administration in Sales and Marketing from Newman University (expected 2025), an MBA in Marketing and Management Information Systems from Wichita State University, and a BS in Management from Friends University.