#33 Derek Peterson, CEO & Chairman at Terra Tech Corp.
Corporate Bio
Derek Peterson is the CEO of Terra Tech Corp. and a hardworking and versatile entrepreneur with a proven track record of success. He began his career in finance with Crowell, Weedon & Co, the largest independent broker- dealer on the West Coast. In his 6 years there, Derek became a partner and Branch supervisor where he was responsible for sales of over $10 million. Derek was offered an opportunity to build a southern Orange County presence for Wachovia Securities, where he became a 1st Vice President and Branch Manager in Mission Viejo. After leaving Wachovia, Derek accepted an opportunity as a Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he and his team oversaw combined assets of close to $100 million. Derek is a CFP® Professional and holds his Series 7, General Securities Sales Supervisor Series 9 and 10, National Commodity Futures Series 3, Series 65 and California Insurance License.
Derek has worked with governmental agencies and tax authorities in Oakland on an ongoing basis. Derek also has experience working with people at the SEC regarding issues surrounding the publicly traded company (TRTC).
As a medical marijuana patient, Derek is attune to the needs of the patient community. Terra Tech’s decision to operate MediFarm, and apply for medical marijuana establishment licenses in Nevada, is a result of the compassion he feels for patients with ailments or chronic pain who are unable to find relief using traditional medicine. Derek holds a degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University.
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