Derek M. McCormick's Profile Image

Derek M. McCormick

Phone: (616) 340-4741
vCard

Derek has worked in the field of occupational safety in health for nearly 20 years in the manufacturing and trucking industries. He is a Certified Safety Professional and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Valley State University, where he returned to teach Occupational Safety and Health in 2015. Derek received his law degree from Western Michigan Cooley Law School in 2013, while working full time as a Safety Manager.

Before joining the Firm, Derek developed his own law practice while working as a Professor at GVSU. He has counseled and defended several organizations with MIOSHA citations, in addition to helping them develop sustainable improvements to avoid future safety incidents. We are excited to have Derek on our team; his combination of occupational safety and health management and legal experience will be a benefit for the clients of Douglas W. Crim, PLC.

Education:

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Western Michigan University, J.D., 2013
  • Grand Valley State University, B.S. Occupational Safety and Health Management, 2002

Bar & Court Admissions

  • • State of Michigan

Experience

  • Derek McCormick Law, Grand Rapids, Michigan
    • Attorney – Solo Practitioner August 2015 – May 2021
  • Grand Valley State University – Grand Rapids, MI
    • Professor of Occupational Safety and Health Management– August 2015 – August 2021
  • Holland, Inc. - Holland, MI
    • Manager, Safety Administration – September 2013 – August 2015
  • Uniform Color Company - Holland, MI
    • Sample Center Manager - September 2012 – September 2013
  • Ryan, Podein & Postema Law
    • Legal Extern - January 2013 - April 2013
  • Uniform Color Company - Holland, MI
    • Safety Manager - November 2006-September 2012
  • ADAC Automotive - Grand Rapids, MI
    • Health and Safety Coordinator - January 2003-November 2006

Civic, Cultural & Social Activities:

  • Jamestown Township
    • Elected Jamestown Township Board of Trustees, 2020 – Present
    • Township Liaison for the Jamestown Township Fire Board, 2020 – Present
  • Grand Valley Statue University
    • Occupational Safety and Health Program Advisory Board, 2015 – 2021
  • Hudsonville Little League
    • Coach, 2015 – present
  • Diamonds Travel Baseball
    • Coach, 2020 – present
  • Upward Basketball Program
    • Coach, 2022 - Present