Derek Yurosek is a Managing Director at Arable Capital Partners and joined the firm in 2017. As a principal of the firm, Derek leads the firm’s efforts for investments and ongoing portfolio management. He serves on the boards of Blazer Wilkinson Gee, Laurel Ag & Water, organicgirl, Pacific Trellis Fruit, and Royal Ridge.

Prior to joining the firm, Derek was the Head of Agriculture Operations for BMGI, the private holding company for Bill and Melinda Gates. Here, Derek led the team responsible for acquisition and operational performance for a portfolio of agriculture assets, including 150,000+ acres of land, vertically integrated farming, and food processing businesses primarily located in the United States.

Derek comes from a long history of farming and agriculture in the central valley of California. Before joining BMGI, he spent 14 years at Bolthouse Farms in his hometown of Bakersfield, CA. When he left Bolthouse, he was the Vice President of Agriculture and Regional Operations responsible for $550 million in revenue and 750 employees.

Derek received an M.B.A. with a concentration in Agricultural Business from Colorado State University and a B.S. in Agricultural Business and Economics from Colorado State University. Derek resides in Bakersfield, California with his wife and children.