Get to know the Club team: Derek Deshields, assistant media director

Editor's Note: The Club's Membership Team has asked the Club staff to introduce themselves with answers to a creative questionnaire. The Wire will run these periodic profiles.

 Say hello to Derek Deshields, assistant media director.

 How long have you worked at the National Press Club? 10 years

 Tell us a surprising or fun fact about you: I’ve been known to sing.

 If you became an A-list celebrity what is one thing you would ask for in your green room?: Chilled  pineapple. Always.

 What is the best advice you’ve ever received?: When you take care of your staff, your staff will take care of your clients.

What is your favorite thing about your job/working at the National Press Club: Taking what starts off looking like chaos and organizing it into a well-produced show.