Derek Weigel Gettysburg
Financial Entrepreneur, Head of Security, and Financial Professional in Hillsdale, New Jersey
A graduate of the philosophy program at Gettysburg College, Derek Weigel also holds an associate degree in business administration from Bergen Community College. He now applies his business acumen as an entrepreneur with World Financial Group, having pursued training as a financial representative at a professional bootcamp in New York City. Gettysburg graduate Derek Weigel comes to his work with a background in service, having worked as a cashier with New Jersey's Bergen County Department of Parks throughout his college career.
Derek Weigel is also the head of security for Thatcher McGhee's Restaurant and Bar, which operates three New Jersey locations. He coordinates all security employees and assigns them as needed to company locations in Fairfield, Pompton Lakes, and Denville, while also interfacing with local law enforcement authorities as needed. In addition, as coordinator for all large events, he has created a new event management system that company leadership has lauded for its efficiency.
A dedicated community volunteer as well, Mr. Weigel donates his time to food banks, soup kitchens, and animal shelters. He also enjoys hiking with his dogs, a pastime that allows him to appreciate the beauty of the natural world.