Derrek is a purpose-driven leader, with an unmatched ability to transform vision into action. At Bluum, he is redefining leadership by focusing on creating a culture that prioritizes people, streamlines processes, and focuses on execution—all while delivering industry-leading customer service. Derrek's leadership philosophy is built on transparency, precision, and a "no surprises" approach that drives accountability and trust.

His global experience shaped his ability to adapt, collaborate, and lead across diverse teams and challenges. Known for his relentless pursuit of knowledge, Derrek invests in continuous learning and the development of forward-thinking strategies that position Bluum for sustainable success.

Rob Gag brings decades of experience in education technology and a passion for driving meaningful change in learning environments. Having previously led Bluum’s go-to-market strategy and served as CEO of Tierney, he has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within education.

 

With a career dedicated to empowering educators and enhancing student outcomes, Rob excels in building strategic partnerships, fostering innovation, and leading high-performing teams. His leadership helps Bluum expand its impact, ensuring schools and institutions have the technology and support needed to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

Having graduated with a Master’s in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Terra went to work in a technical space within the Department of Defense as the only woman in her division. As the first in her family to graduate college, Terra is a vocal advocate for women in technology, providing equity in the classroom and elevating student engagement. Formerly the Vice President of Sales Enablement and Director of STEM, Terra is driven to help educators adopt emerging technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics and digital fabrication to enrich STEM and STEAM programs. After joining Bluum in 2016, Terra implemented its new CRM and sales portal but is most passionate about launching her Training Sales Methodology Program, which is another way Bluum differentiates itself in the marketplace.

Chad is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of experience, including more than a decade in leadership roles within private equity-backed SaaS, energy, and consumer products companies. He has a proven track record of driving performance improvements by aligning financial strategy with business objectives and optimizing operations to deliver measurable results.

Known for his strategic and hands-on leadership style, Chad excels at steering critical business decisions, translating complex financial insights into actionable strategies, solving challenges with creativity, and anticipating evolving business needs. At Bluum, he leads comprehensive finance and operations functions, ensuring these areas make a meaningful impact across the organization.

With a steadfast focus on delivering financial and operational excellence, Chad is pivotal in driving Bluum’s growth and long-term success in an ever-changing market.

Les brings a wealth of global experience in supply chain management and business operations to Bluum, where he leads with precision, innovation, and a relentless drive for results. Known for his ability to thrive in high-growth and high-change environments, Les has successfully managed and inspired large global teams, delivering transformative outcomes across diverse industries.

A strategic thinker and operational expert, Les specializes in optimizing processes, streamlining supply chains, and implementing advanced systems like ERP and source-to-pay methods. His expertise extends to real estate, manufacturing, logistics, and driving large-scale business transformations through acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures.

Les’s leadership philosophy is rooted in fostering collaboration, mentoring talent, and influencing stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. With a proven track record in Lean Six Sigma, enterprise governance, and contract negotiation, he ensures Bluum’s operations remain agile and aligned with its long-term strategy.  

Sarah manages many of the day-to-day administrative and operational functions for Bluum, spearheading many new strategic initiatives to support the company’s growth, including oversight of reseller sales and customer service.

In 2020, Sarah led the efforts to accelerate the opening of Bluum’s 80,000-square-foot facility in Dallas, which helped expedite the distribution of Chromebooks and charging carts to schools needing devices for remote and hybrid learning. The facility also handles repairs and shipping for Bluum’s SHIELD protection program, which ensures Chromebooks and other laptops remain functional and in circulation during a time when demand for mobile devices is at an all-time high.

Armed with an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Business, her mission is to provide technology access to as many students and teachers as possible. Her dedication to that mission prompted her to apply for and recently receive a Kids in Need Foundation Board of Directors position.

Kerry is responsible for Bluum’s human resources strategy and its execution. Her background includes more than 20-plus years of experience in human resources from varied industries, which includes developing and executing a comprehensive talent strategy to meet the needs of the business.

Kerry’s focus is on partnering with the business to develop people-oriented strategies to drive the organization forward. An enthusiastic champion who genuinely engages with employees, Kerry focuses on attracting the best and brightest talent, developing and retaining employees and leaders and supporting an inclusive and equitable culture.

As a mother of school-aged children, Kerry was inspired to join Bluum and its mission to make learning more accessible to all students.

Mark, better known as Stosh around the office, has spent 35 years in experience in the technology space, with 12 years directly focused on EdTech. Stosh acts as Executive Vice President and is also a member of the Bluum Board of Directors, having served on the Board since 2011.

Throughout the past 25 years, he has served in various C-Level positions in technology and financial services businesses, most notably with a Fortune 500 company, a large Chicago-based family office, and a major public accounting firm. Stosh joined as an Executive Consultant in 2010 and currently performs advisory services to the CEO and C-Suite of Bluum. He oversees all of the company's legal services, manages the companywide facility and lease agreements, develops and manages the leasing services to Bluum’s customer base and performs special projects.

The company's objective drives Stosh to serve education institutions that improve and enhance learning outcomes by providing a full suite of technology services and equipment for the benefit of students.