Built by Someone Who Actually Cares.

From Mid-Missouri
to Main Street Business.

Derek grew up in Mid-Missouri as a pastor's kid — shaped by a community that believed in showing up for people, especially the vulnerable. Foster care wasn't an abstract concept growing up. It was personal. It was neighbors, church families, and kids who needed someone to say "you matter here."

That foundation never left him. After attending Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Derek built a decade-long career in IT — managing systems, solving complex problems, and supporting people through technology. He spent nearly 8 years at Send IT Solutions, working his way from Senior Support Engineer all the way to Director of Support.

A Career Built on Helping People

Along the way, Derek served as IT Staff at Convoy of Hope in Springfield, Missouri — a faith-based humanitarian organization — deepening his conviction that technology should serve mission, not just revenue.

He saw firsthand what happens when small businesses are left behind by big carriers: dropped calls, confusing bills, zero local support, and phone systems that were never set up right in the first place.

So he built something better. Fosters Telecom is the result of more than a decade of hands-on IT experience, a lifelong passion for community, and a belief that a business can be both excellent and generous.

When you call Fosters Telecom, you reach Derek — or someone on his team who knows your name, your setup, and why you called. That's not a coincidence. That's the whole point.