Derek is a sports lover. He was raised in Midale, Saskatchewan and graduated from Midale Central High School as class valedictorian in 1995.
Derek worked as a geologist for six years before going back to school to study television in 2005 at NAIT. He spent 14 months at CJDC in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, before migrating back to Saskatchewan and joining Global Regina’s news team.
Derek lives and breathes sports, having attended the UEFA Champions league match, numerous NFL and NHL games, PGA Championships, the Olympics and MLB games. He even planned a trip around old Yankee stadium.
Derek enjoys informing and entertaining viewers. He follows Notre Dame Football, the Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Cowboys, Boston Red Sox, Manchester United, U of R Cougars and the L.A. Lakers.
Derek loves to get involved with the community, taking part in fundraising and charity runs, emceeing and meeting new people. In his spare time he likes to run, golf and spend time with his wife Tanya and their two children Teigha and Dayn.
You can follow Derek through his twitter account: @dmeyersGlobal
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