Derek Baird
Senior Partner
WIth more than 600 career placements since 2004, Derek has been helping companies and candidates find success together. He’s a member of the building materials team, specializing in placing sales, marketing, management and C-level professionals. He uses creativity and listening skills to help clients identify their needs and discover top-performing candidates that deliver results. Derek is married to Rachel, is a BBQ enthusiast, attempts to be a competitive amateur golfer and enjoys traveling.
With The Bridger Group since: 2004
Product Specialty: Building Materials
Favorite Starbucks order: Grande Mocha, yes on the whip cream
When I was a kid, my dream job was: PGA Tour Pro
Hidden talent: BBQ Grillmaster, budding chef
My favorite part of recruiting is: Helping other people
What inspires me: Working together to achieve something great
Most common phrase I say in the office: How the heck are YOU doing
Favorite sports team: Michigan State Basketball
What I do when I’m not at work: Family time, golf, travel
