Prior to returning to Lincoln in 2009, Derek Engelbart spent several years in St. Louis, where he developed a sales career in the medical and healthcare industry while coaching high school basketball. Most recently, he worked as a Territory Manager in the Durable Medical Equipment area and was able to establish many valuable relationships, including the staff of Lincoln Orthopaedic Center. When considering the opportunity to grow into a leadership role with LOC surgery center, it was a no-brainer for Derek and this new opportunity to oversee operations and staff allows him to use his God-given abilities to ‘coach’ staff and serve patients daily. The inaugural year for Lincoln Orthopaedic Center was 1948, which makes them the most established orthopaedic practice in the Lincoln area. Their physicians offer board certified specialty care in all areas of orthopaedics and sports medicine. Each day brings new challenges. Lincoln Orthopaedic Center greets every challenge with innovation and compassion. Their objective has always been to offer their patients the most advanced medical care in a friendly, comfortable environment. Pursuing this goal, LOC has combined recent advances in outpatient surgical techniques with a state-of-the-art surgical facility.
Tell us a little about your family. – My wife Jenni and I originate from very supportive families with great parents. We have amazing siblings and enjoy our nieces and nephew. We have been married for over eight years and the thrill of our lives are our two blessings – Dayton, 6 and Jayda, 4.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – When my wife and I started a family together and eventually decided to move back to Lincoln. We have had some people close to us who have had some health scares and there is nothing like being close to our incredible family and friends.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – Anything with our family! I enjoy traveling, golf or taking in sporting events.
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? – I possess a basketball trick-shot that can end just about any game of horse…
What are you the most proud of? – The gift of being a husband and dad.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – Don’t take life too seriously.
How would your friends describe you? – Hopefully the same way I would describe them…loyal, honest, fun, easy going, and supportive.
Which talent would you most like to have? – It appears that being a scratch golfer would end the world’s problems!
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? – I always intend to finish a book I start, but don’t quite get there.
What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? – Last one I read the most of was Tom Osborne – Beyond the Final Score.
What is your favorite movie? – Anchorman for laughs…Hoosiers for inspiration.
What is your favorite TV show? – Modern Family…my wife and I laugh out loud during every episode.
What is your favorite Lincoln restaurant? – Lazlo’s…a Lincoln classic!
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? – Michael Jordan
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – Call our office (402)436-2000 or visit our website: www.ortholinc.com.