Derek and his wife Jan arrived in Twin Waters in mid-2019, following his retirement after 41 years of employment with an international oil and gas company. Derek joined the company as a Geologist and moved into project and commercial management roles, working in a variety of countries. His final assignment was six years in Brisbane working on a Queensland LNG project.
Although Derek misses the buzz of his working life, he's getting used to the quieter lifestyle of retirement. He and Jan walk round Twin Waters almost daily and love cycling and socialising with new friends. They particularly love the peace and quality that Twin Waters provides, and Derek is keen to contribute, wherever possible, to helping maintain that quality.