Derek is a leader who comes from humble beginnings. It is often difficult for one to realize their true potential until they reach a certain stage in their lives. For Derek, when it came time for him to have that spotlight and realize his true potential, he took the baton and the torch that was passed onto him and raised the bar even higher, for himself and for his peers. Besides wearing many hats; a great friend, a mentor, a coach, someone who made his journey possible with the hardships that he had to face and obstacles that he had to endure, this book is more than simply a reflection of Derek. It is the foundation, casting that first stone, never forgetting the grassroots, always taking time to put family first, while ensuring that peers in his circle also felt that way, made to feel like they are family, a circle where they are always felt important. May the torch continue to shine brighter each day with Derek and may he lead the journey for generations to follow, create a fork in the road where no one has gone before, and continue to define what is indeed possible. You can always look forward to transforming your future, but it takes a special person to realize the humble beginnings and carve the future in a way where their personal and professional growth is first and foremost. In this case, Derek has achieved exactly that.