Derek Newcom
CEO
Derek is the “O Captain! My Captain!” aboard the AOR vessel. In addition to applying his signature to a staggering sheaf of documents, Derek steers the vision, resources, and daily management of AOR. He’s also the main point of contact between our investors and executives. When he’s not at work, you can find him working at home.
Background
Derek is an entrepreneur with years of financial and operational experience. He holds an MBA from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.
Specialties
- Human Resources and Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Operations
- Building BMX bike ramps for his son
Favorite Things
Riding ATV’s and fly fishing at his cabin, taking wilderness survival classes, and grilling out with his family.
Recent Blog Posts by Derek Newcom
UX Best Practices and Why It Matters
Alright, let’s start with the facts, shall we? It can sometimes be difficult to assign a quantitative value to a well-designed website but, lucky for us, McKinsey already did the… Read more »
Make Employment Marketing Work for You
It’s long been a tenet of every successful business: you’re only as good as the people you employ. With that in mind, it’s imperative that businesses be extremely diligent in… Read more »
Brand Evaluation: Shoeing the Cobbler’s Children Part III
In two previous blog posts we examined the initial steps in our branding process, including the discovery session and the process to identify direction for the story and visuals associated… Read more »