With more than 20 years of entrepreneurial experience in energy, real estate, and construction, Derron Sanders serves as the Founder/CEO of SG Companies. As SG’s primary visionary, Mr. Sanders oversees the internal operations of the company and is responsible for the successful implementation of all business acquisitions, financing and partnership strategies for SG. Additionally, Mr. Sanders currently serves on the boards of First Independence Bank, the Detroit Athletic Club and the Detroit Regional Chamber. Mr. Sanders also is a member of the Alma College Board of Trustees. Mr. Sanders was born and raised in Detroit, MI. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering degree from Michigan State University and an MBA (Finance emphasis) from Wayne State University. Derron Sanders loves to travel with his family, play basketball, and is an avid reader. His favorite poem is, “If” by Rudyard Kipling and this quote by Benjamin Franklin is something he deeply believes, "no one cares what you know until they know that you care!" Mr. Sanders is often heard saying, “Teamwork makes the Dream Work!”