Derek A. E.

Background

About Derek A. E.

With over 15 years of experience in the wheel industry, I'm constantly striving to be a driven leader, measured by the success of my teams and the customers we service. My core competencies include new business development, distribution, product design, and customer service. I'm an Outdoor/Off-road/4x4 enthusiast interested in anything fast, loud, or capable of going over boulders. Being born into this industry, having it in my veins, and "living-it" daily, has allowed me to build upon my unique experience in US Manufacturing and medium-scale distribution to help my team develop a better brand, a better product, and a better relationship with our customers. Each of our brands: OE Wheels®, 4PLAY® Wheels, and DEFIANT® Wheels offers a unique value proposition and caters to a different segment of the market, from OEM replicas to luxury SUVs to off-road enthusiasts. I leverage my extensive knowledge of the wheel manufacturing process, the latest technology, and the industry standards to deliver high-quality products and sales-based solutions to our clients. I also hold a NC real estate broker license, which allows me to diversify and expand my portfolio and network.