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Derek L. Thompson

Strategic Advisor

515-419-2163thompson@iastate.edu Economic Development Core Facility
1805 Collaboration Place, Suite 2300Ames, IA 50010

Education

BA, Iowa State University

Experience

Derek is an experienced manufacturing manager with background in both low volume/high mix and high volume/low mix production as it relates to all aspects of manufacturing. A background in logistics, design, sales, materials management, cell manufacturing, and Lean allows him to better understand the challenges of operating a manufacturing facility. Derek has worked in the foundry and fenestration industries, providing broad exposure to many different aspects and types of manufacturing facilities.

As a Strategic Advisor for CIRAS, Derek works with Iowa companies to help identify the resources that are available to assist with economic growth and profitability.

Serving CIRAS from 2003.