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Derek Walton, MBA, PMP, serves as Vice President of Project Management at 8 Rivers, overseeing a team focused on the execution of innovative clean energy projects valued over $1 billion. With prior experience at Duke Energy Corporation as Program Manager for Nuclear Major Projects, Derek managed high-stakes project teams and developed critical recovery plans. Earlier roles include senior positions at Pharmaceutical Product Development and Ruby Tuesday, where Derek demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, project coordination, and operational management. Derek holds an MBA in Strategy and a Bachelor's in Finance from the Cameron School of Business at UNC Wilmington, supplemented by Project Management Certification.