Derek joined BGW in 2009. He directs the organization’s strategic marketing & business development efforts to expand our reach to the church and Christian school market and works closely with regional BGW construction partners. Prior to joining BGW, Derek worked in the sports marketing industry for 12 years, developing corporate sponsorships for minor league sports organizations across the country and leading the marketing team for the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. He earned a bachelors degree in Business Management from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Masters Degree in Sports Management / Marketing from the University of Florida.

Derek has served on the deacon board of his church and enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 daughters and his dog Jack. He loves the outdoors of Utah and enjoys playing golf, snow skiing, RV camping and hiking.

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Email: djohnson@bgwservices.com

John joined BGW in 2003 and initially served as a project manager, but soon transitioned into the role of coordinating the Ministry of Construction program. John was instrumental in supporting and developing creative outreach opportunities on job sites all around the country, including feeding construction workers, providing free haircuts, washing their vehicles, writing encouraging notes and ‘holy graffiti’ on the steel beams, and much more.

From 2010 – 2016, John worked for a nationwide property management company managing federal government housing rentals and foreclosures for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. In December 2016, John returned to BGW to serve as Retail Sales Manager for Cornerstone Building Supply, specializing in seating, carpet tile, vinyl flooring, and play structures and equipment. In late 2021, John’s role expanded to assisting the BGW Business Development team as a Program Manager, providing customer service to prospective ministry clients. In January of 2025, John transitioned into a full-time role with the BGW Business Development staff.

John’s wife Susan and his adult children and grandchildren fill his life outside of BGW. He enjoys fishing and spending time in the mountains.

Email: jworkman@bgwservices.com

Meagan joined BGW in 2016. She works in the marketing department and specializes in website design and graphic design material. She graduated cum laude from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business/Multimedia. She has a dog named Jazzy and loves to attend sporting events (especially the Utah Jazz). She also likes to travel, camp, swim, bowl and play pinochle.

Email: mjohnson@bgwservices.com