Jeff Derus

Jeff Derus is a reflective entrepreneur who carries with him a deep-seated appreciation for data and thoughtful strategy. His hands-on development of FreshMeal.com and 99lumen.com underscores a career hallmarked by intelligent, measured growth, exemplified by FreshMeal's early revenue success. In the realm of real estate, Jeff’s commitment shines through in his efforts to ensure NPI consistently leads with its superior management systems and advanced technology.

His foundational knowledge stems from his academic pursuit of finance and entrepreneurship at the University of Washington, seamlessly transitioning to pragmatic application in his professional life. His expertise extends to his impactful work as a commercial real estate consultant with Kidder Mathews, where he advises on the viability and optimization for the Northwest's most ambitious transit-oriented development projects. Outside the rigor of his career, Jeff is an avid outdoor enthusiast, enjoying activities like skiing, mountain biking, and golf, alongside the rhythmic escape of drumming. His passion for botany is a subtle tribute to his precision, as he patiently cultivates his garden, mirroring the nurturing he provides to each project in his diverse portfolio.