Regional Manager, Western PA & Eastern OH

Derek Hicks joined Advocate Health Advisors as Regional Manager for Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio in June 2023. Throughout his career,

With nearly 20 years of Medicare sales and sales management experience, his passion for building relationships while serving the vulnerable Medicare population has fueled his success in the industry.

Before joining Advocate Health Advisors, Hicks worked primarily on the carrier side of the Medicare business for companies such as Highmark, UPMC Health Plan, and Centene Corporation.

Hicks lives in the Cranberry Township area of Western Pennsylvania with his wife, Michelle, and their two children. Hicks holds a master’s degree in business education (Corporate Training) from Robert Morris University and a bachelor’s in political science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

In his free time, Hicks enjoys spending time with his family (including dogs), church activities, and running/hiking in the great outdoors.