Derek Polen is a best-selling Christian author of books that inspire and entertain. His work has been featured on SiriusXM radio, in several family magazines, podcasts and global radio networks, and promoted by several social media influencers.
Having a passion for the business world, Derek has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Indiana State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern Indiana where he graduated with honors.
A lifelong learner, he also completed professional development programs from Duke, Harvard, I.U., M.I.T., and Northwestern.
His professional experience includes leadership roles in Product Management and Supply Chain Management.
After many years in corporate leadership, Derek decided to pursue his passion for helping people and wanted to make a difference on a bigger scale. Derek started writing books to help inspire people in different ways. During this journey, he became an extras actor in several movies and took his storytelling to movie scripts which allowed him to expand his mission.
Derek likes to go on adventures with his wife and kids, watch/play/coach sports, and continues to pursue his passion to help make a difference in other people’s lives.
Having a passion for the business world, Derek has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Indiana State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern Indiana where he graduated with honors.
A lifelong learner, he also completed professional development programs from Duke, Harvard, I.U., M.I.T., and Northwestern.
His professional experience includes leadership roles in Product Management and Supply Chain Management.
After many years in corporate leadership, Derek decided to pursue his passion for helping people and wanted to make a difference on a bigger scale. Derek started writing books to help inspire people in different ways. During this journey, he became an extras actor in several movies and took his storytelling to movie scripts which allowed him to expand his mission.
Derek likes to go on adventures with his wife and kids, watch/play/coach sports, and continues to pursue his passion to help make a difference in other people’s lives.