Candidate for
Council Member; City of Riverside; Ward 1

DEREK W. THESIER
OCCUPATION: Realtor-former Security Consultant
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Born in Riverside and raised in upstate NY, I have learned the value of hard Work and community service. I married in 1978 and returned with my wife to our current home in ward 1, where we raised our two children.

A steel worker by trade, I was injured and became disabled. My disability threw me into a world that was foreign, challenging and loaded with government bureaucracy. Through this experience, I learned the value of ethics, hard work and being of service to my community as I became an advocate for the handicapped and the rehabilitation of injured workers which resulted in my being recognized by the US Congress for outstanding service to the community.

I went on to build a successful business as a home security consultant, and later joined a reputable security company where I ranked in the top ten nationally in sales and outstanding service.

As a Realtor, I am a man with a servant’s heart. I have demonstrated a record of caring for people in a genuine way; I have concern for our community, its people and our future. You have a voice and I will hear you. Together we will get the job done.