introducing ebrha's new Chief executive officer, derek barnes
Please join us in welcoming Derek Barnes, the newly hired Chief Executive Officer of EBRHA. Derek has over 15 years of executive leadership with deep operations experience driving change and transformation in organizations through startup phase, rapid growth periods, business turnarounds and Mergers and Acquisitions. At EBRHA, he will help promote entrepreneurial vision, strategic thinking, and operational improvements in creative ways to resolve organizational challenges – igniting value, growth, product innovation, and performance excellence.
Professional Background
Derek was a co-founder at g-dii Enterprises, a data analytics startup, and served as the firm’s COO/CTO. He
was a Senior Advisor at Ignition Point Consulting, where he built a profitable practice supporting clients
such as Fremont Bank, Homebridge, Microsoft, T-Mobile, and TeleNav. Previously, as COO at Executive
Networks (EN), he led strategic growth initiatives, managed operational expansion, and monetized new
multi-million-dollar product offerings. Before joining EN, Derek ran Global Operations at Openwave and
successfully restructured engineering operations and oversaw key corporate initiatives through the sale
of its core businesses.
Focus and Passion
From program development to service delivery, Derek’s leadership experience includes building diverse support teams and infrastructure in highly competitive markets. He has expertise working in high-tech, professional services, real estate, telecom, financial services, healthcare, retail, and nonprofits. In support of top-line growth and delivering bottom-line results, his passion is developing high-performing teams that drive results and social impact. As EBRHA’s new CEO, Derek will continue advancing its mission by developing new service offerings, growing its membership network, updating systems infrastructure, and continuing its advocacy for members in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Professional Background
Derek was a co-founder at g-dii Enterprises, a data analytics startup, and served as the firm’s COO/CTO. He
was a Senior Advisor at Ignition Point Consulting, where he built a profitable practice supporting clients
such as Fremont Bank, Homebridge, Microsoft, T-Mobile, and TeleNav. Previously, as COO at Executive
Networks (EN), he led strategic growth initiatives, managed operational expansion, and monetized new
multi-million-dollar product offerings. Before joining EN, Derek ran Global Operations at Openwave and
successfully restructured engineering operations and oversaw key corporate initiatives through the sale
of its core businesses.
Focus and Passion
From program development to service delivery, Derek’s leadership experience includes building diverse support teams and infrastructure in highly competitive markets. He has expertise working in high-tech, professional services, real estate, telecom, financial services, healthcare, retail, and nonprofits. In support of top-line growth and delivering bottom-line results, his passion is developing high-performing teams that drive results and social impact. As EBRHA’s new CEO, Derek will continue advancing its mission by developing new service offerings, growing its membership network, updating systems infrastructure, and continuing its advocacy for members in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Other Highlights
His previous roles include VP of Technical Services and Operations at Here! Media; Sr. Director of Operations at Homestore/Move.com, Director of Customer Operations and IT at Medchannel, Director of Operations and Integration at Vialog where he grew the flagship operation, built call centers, and oversaw mergers, leading to an IPO. He attended Marymount University and Miami University of Art and Design.
His previous roles include VP of Technical Services and Operations at Here! Media; Sr. Director of Operations at Homestore/Move.com, Director of Customer Operations and IT at Medchannel, Director of Operations and Integration at Vialog where he grew the flagship operation, built call centers, and oversaw mergers, leading to an IPO. He attended Marymount University and Miami University of Art and Design.
Nonprofit & Philanthropic Highlights
Derek currently serves on the boards of Homebridge and Horizons Foundation and previously served as Board Chair and interim Executive Director of Sunflower Wellness. He is an active community organizer who serves on the event committee for the Bay Area Toys for Tots holiday toy drive. Previous board experience includes Board Chair at Under One Roof, member of the National Board of Directors of Victory Fund, and board member of the San Francisco Community Center as Chair of the Finance and Operations Committee during its capital campaign and construction.
Derek currently serves on the boards of Homebridge and Horizons Foundation and previously served as Board Chair and interim Executive Director of Sunflower Wellness. He is an active community organizer who serves on the event committee for the Bay Area Toys for Tots holiday toy drive. Previous board experience includes Board Chair at Under One Roof, member of the National Board of Directors of Victory Fund, and board member of the San Francisco Community Center as Chair of the Finance and Operations Committee during its capital campaign and construction.