Derek Sheedy
Director - Public Relations

Derek has spent over two decades in marketing and corporate communications, helping businesses across multiple industries develop compelling messages to a variety of audiences. Throughout his career he focused on converting technical/engineering content into easily digestible value/benefit centered messages that non-technical can easily understand.

As Director of Public Relations for NCET, he raises awareness of NCET’s programs and member benefits, as well as highlighting our members.  He also serves on the Advisory Board for the University of Nevada, Reno College of Engineering. In 2022 Derek established the Manufacturing Joy Scholarship Endowment at the UNR College of Engineering in memory of his late wife, Harumi Sheedy.  The goal of the scholarship is to support women in the manufacturing industry.    

You can learn more about Derek and connect with him on LinkedIn.