Derek Blake

Derek Blake currently serves as the Executive Director at the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, a position held since May 2023. Prior to this role, Derek worked as a Facility Supervisor for the City of Murfreesboro from March 2020 to May 2023. Derek's extensive experience in youth development and community organizations includes serving as the Chief Operating Officer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee from February 2016 to March 2020 and holding various positions at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County from September 2007 to January 2016, including Executive Director, Director of Operations, and Unit Director. Derek pursued education at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).