Derek Foster is the IT Manager for HRA Management. Derek began learning to repair cars and computers at 9 years old. In high school, Derek pursued his interest in auto mechanics at Norfolk Technical Center.

There he graduated number one in his class. For the next 15 years, Derek worked in the automotive industry from automotive repair to car wash management. He has led the design and development of web applications, commercials, and other marketing campaigns. In his spare time, Derek is often under the hood of his car, studying computer science, or researching the future of technology.