Derek Bryson Park

Division at Lehman Brothers. Prior to this role, he served as President of Mahler & Emerson Inc., an affiliate of Brean Murray, Carret & Co., with J.P. Morgan serving as their clearing partner. Additionally, Derek Bryson Park has held prestigious positions such as Managing Director of Rafferty Holdings, President of Cohane Rafferty Capital Markets, and Managing Director of the Potomac Funds, later renamed Direxion Funds, a leading provider of leveraged index and alternative-class mutual fund products. Currently, Derek Park serves as Principal at Wilmington Capital Securities, LLC, with the Royal Bank of Canada ("RBC") acting as their clearing partner.

In 1999, Dr. Derek Park had the honor of applying his expertise to the public sector when he was appointed Director of the Federal Home Loan Bank by President Bill Clinton, a position he continued to hold during the George W. Bush presidency. From 2000 to 2010, Derek Park was appointed Acting Chairman of the New York Industrial Development Agency (IDA), which stands as the nation's second-largest issuer of municipal debt following the State of California. Derek Bryson Park's significant contributions extended to his role as Director of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) from 2000 to 2005. During this time, Derek Park played a crucial role in numerous transformative projects that shaped the landscape of New York City, including the design and construction of baseball stadiums for both the Yankees and the Mets, as well as the historic renovation of Times Square, the largest redevelopment project in U.S. history.

In 2003, Dr. Derek Park's exceptional achievements in both the private and public sectors led to his appointment as Vice Chairman at Southwest Security, a bank holding company regulated by the Federal Reserve Board, overseeing United Mississippi Bank and other entities. Additionally, Derek Park served as a Director on the First Franklin Bank Product Innovation Board of Directors for First Franklin Financial Corp in San Jose, California.

Renowned for his expertise and integrity within the U.S. financial industry, Derek Bryson Park has served as an arbitrator for prominent organizations including the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), now known as FINRA, the New York Stock Exchange, and The Chicago Board of Trade.

Dr. Derek Park's impressive academic background includes the completion of his Ph.D. from the New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science, specializing in International and Developmental Administration with a focus on public finance, in 1982. Furthermore, Derek Park successfully completed the International Housing Finance Program at The Wharton Real Estate Center, University of Pennsylvania in 2001.

Derek Bryson Park's extensive experience, exceptional leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence have solidified his standing as a highly respected figure in both the financial and public sectors. His contributions have played a pivotal role in shaping the industry and fostering positive change within communities.

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