Derek Whitfield is the Vice President of Indiana and Illinois for United Travel Umpires, where he oversees officiating operations at premier facilities including the Grand Park Sports Campus and Championship Park. With a career rooted in both collegiate playing experience and NCAA officiating, Derek brings a unique "next man up” perspective to umpire management.
His leadership style transcends simple scheduling; he is a dedicated mentor who focuses on the individual success of every official on his roster. Whether he is advising a teenager on their first summer job or helping a high school umpire transition to the collegiate ranks, Derek’s mission is to give back to the game that shaped him.
Under his guidance, the Indiana and Illinois regions have become models for operational efficiency and positive organizational culture.