Derek was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Dan and Patrice Reckley. A natural performer at an early age, Derek made his way to Indiana University via Lebanon High School, and the better part of a decade later gave up his scholastic hopes to pursue a career in showbiz! New found success in the city of angels came in the form of a Del Taco Commercial, after that it was national advertising campaigns for Anheuser Busch and Miller Brewing Company. Staring in movies such as the Ufologist, Derek has evolved into a profound actor with great depth and charisma.