The recipient of a bachelor's degree in urban studies and architecture from the University of Maryland, Derek McDaniels worked as a production manager with Ryan Homes for the first seven years of his career, during which time he earned an MBA from Marymount University and gained essential skills relating to the housing industry. Upon leaving Ryan Homes in 1990, Derek McDaniels held management roles with Interfaith Housing of Delaware and the Advocate Community Development Corporation and later served as a vice president of Ryland Homes before managing his own housing development company for 13 years.
Recently, Derek McDaniels has actively engaged in revitalization projects for under-resourced communities through the Nehemiah Community Development Corporation, which he founded with his wife in 2012. He is also the principal of Northstar Development Advisors and recently accepted a position as director of business development for Efficient Home, where he oversees sales for energy-efficient installations.
Beyond his degrees, Mr. McDaniels holds certification as a BPI Building Analyst and Envelope Professional and as an Accredited Mortgage Professional. He also holds membership with the Urban Land Institute and the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers.
