DEREK DARNELL

President

Derek Darnell has been with Pelican for over 20 years, dating back to 2002. As president he currently oversees all aspects of the company’s operations. His main focus involves site selection, site planning, financing, marketing and arranging debt and equity for all projects. Derek joined Pelican after entering the real estate world with Hines, the privately owned Houston based international real estate firm. Prior to his career in real estate, he was a financial advisor in the corporate finance group of Arthur Andersen. He earned a finance degree from Baylor University.