Derek Lower is director of athletics and recreation at Florida Polytechnic University. He joined the University in 2017 as a coordinator of student life, focused on collegiate recreation, and has more than 10 years of experience in the athletics and recreation field.
He strives to support students by connecting them with the benefits of campus athletics and recreation. From providing educational pathways through athletics to helping students find balance in their daily lives, Lower is committed to making the collegiate experience as positive and healthy as it can be.
Lower grew up in Lakeland, Florida, and attended McKeel Academy of Technology. He and his wife, Andrea, spend their free time training for marathons, visiting theme parks and playing golf.
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