Derrick’s journey started when he joined the Navy at the age of 18. He had the honor to serve our great nation for 26 years. He retired as a Navy SEAL Senior Chief with 5 combat deployments and several others to troubled areas in the world.

Derrick also became involved in acting during his military service when he starred in the motion picture Act of Valor. He continued his acting career and appeared in two more films. Derrick is also the best-selling author of the book A Book of Man: A Navy SEAL’s Guide to the Lost Art of Manhood.

After working and consulting major companies in the private sector, Derrick Van Order hopes to join public service once again, currently running as a candidate for Congress in the 3rd District of his beloved State of Wisconsin.