Derek
Matthews
Derek Matthews started his federal career in August 1999 as a Special Agent with the United States Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service.
Matthews spent approximately 6 years of his career as a Special Agent with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of Inspector General.
Matthews conducted major bank fraud investigations while employed with the FDIC. Matthews is currently employed as a Special Agent with the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations in Houston, Texas.
Matthews is assigned to the Financial Fraud Group and conducts major financial fraud investigations. His group has conducted some of the largest Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations in the country and Matthews is one of the lead agents assigned to the country’s largest Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) investigation.
In addition to his investigative duties, Matthews is a member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) which is a team designed to provide support to DHS offices and personnel who have been impacted by disasters, emergencies, or other significant events. Matthews has served on numerous deployments with the RRT.
Matthews’ career has taken him to 39 countries and every continent except Antarctica. His duty stations have included Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, and Houston.
Matthews received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Southwest Texas State University.