Derek grew up in Circleville, OH and graduated from Logan Elm High School in 2003. Shortly after graduation he attended Universal Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC to pursue a career in the automotive industry. After graduating in 2004 he was accepted into the BMW S.T.E.P program where he graduated as class valedictorian in July of 2005. Derek then started his career with Midwestern Auto Group (MAG) in Dublin, OH as a BMW Master Technician, later moving into the position of Service Consultant.
Derek has been interested in the Insurance Industry for several years. After spending 7 years with MAG, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a licensed agent. Derek's goal was to work alongside his father Brad, so he joined Jacobs Insurance Services in February of 2012. Derek is currently licensed to write Property & Casualty Insurance and plans to add Life & Health licensing in the near future.
In his free time Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and friends, keeping up on the latest technology, attending concerts, and is a huge fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. He resides in Dublin, OH with his wife, Charity, and their two dogs, Reagan, and Gizmo.
Derek looks forward to serving the insurance needs of his future clients. Please contact him at 740.207.1607 or by email at derek@jacobs-ins.com |