Derek Hamilton joined the organization in 1996 as an economic analyst. He assumed international analyst responsibilities in 2000, specializing in foreign currencies and international economics. He was appointed assistant vice president and international economist in 2007 and appointed vice president and global economist in 2010. He was appointed senior vice president in 2015.

Mr. Hamilton graduated from Rockhurst College in 1996 with a BSBA in Finance/Economics. He earned an MBA in Finance/Management from Rockhurst College in 1999.

Mr. Hamilton is a member of the CFA Institute, the CFA Society of Kansas City and the National Association for Business Economics (NABE).