Derek Lartey

Derek’s spark for aviation began in high school when he went up with a family friend in a 152. Looking back no further, aviation has become his lifelong pursuit. As the pioneer of aviation in his family, he plans to keep this spark alive and share the fascinating world of aviation with his friends and family. What excites Derek most about this pursuit is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and what there is to learn from these relationships.

As a proud graduate of The Minnesota State University, Mankato, Derek earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation as an Instrument-rated Private Pilot. With a background in sales in the insurance and solar industry, he prioritizes good communication by actively listening and making sure those he communicates with are well heard and understood.

Derek loves to golf. Although he is far from a good golfer, what excites him about golf is that he has more to learn and how simple yet complicated the sport is. He loves the gym, loves to fish, and loves to spend time with friends and family. He’s a very active individual with a love for the outdoors and summer weather.

He values faith and spending quality time with people he cares about, while putting in effort to create new and meaningful relationships. With that in mind, Derek strives to bring these values into every client interaction by helping navigate their aviation goals with clarity, trust, and ease.