Derek Heinz, CPA

Federal Prosecutor at U.S. Department of Justice

Derek Heinz is a highly skilled accounting professional holding a master's degree in tax accountancy from Kansas State University. He currently serves as the Director of Accounting at Lodging One Hospitality, showcasing a successful track record in both accounting and hospitality sectors. Derek is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with expertise in finance, tax, leadership, and teamwork. His educational background includes a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, along with a minor in Hospitality Administration/Management from Kansas State University.

Experience

Senior Assistant Special Counsel at U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division (August 2023 - Present)

Assistant United States Attorney at U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division (October 2022 - Present); Deputy Chief, Narcotics & Organized Crime at U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division (April 2020 - October 2022); Assistant United States Attorney at U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division (December 2015 - April 2020); General Counsel at Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, Montana (February 2015 - December 2015); Associate at Pepper Hamilton LLP (September 2012 - December 2015); Special Counsel to the Honorable Louis J. Freeh at Freeh Group International Solutions (August 2013 - February 2015); Law Clerk for the Honorable Lawrence F. Stengel at United States Federal Courts (August 2011 - September 2012); Clerk for the Honorable J. William Ditter, Jr. at United States Federal Courts (June 2009 - July 2011)