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Derek has a bachelor's degree in Applied Biology and Applied Mathematics from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He served on the Board of Providence Christian Academy. 

Derek is an investor and serves on the Board of Sellr Technologies, Inc. He also has experience as a Financial Services Executive, Managing Partner, and Managing Director of Business Development.

Ballot Pedia, Keith Gettmann

Derek Keith Gettmann's campaign for State Representative in State House District 51 is his first entry into politics.

Member of the CUNA National Housing Reform Task Force and is on the Board of Directors for the Associated Credit Union.

Said, "During my career, I have been engaged in the following transactions: $4 Billion in whole loan trades; $36 Billion in servicing trades; $100 Billion in a combination of underwriting, audits, due diligence, and forensic reviews: and, $111 Billion in credit risk management/servicing oversight."

Wants to eliminate the Internal Revenue Service.

- Member of the CUNA National Housing Reform Task Force and is on the Board of Directors for the Associated Credit Union.
- Said, "During my career, I have been engaged in the following transactions: $4 Billion in whole loan trades; $36 Billion in servicing trades; $100 Billion in a combination of underwriting, audits, due diligence, and forensic reviews: and, $111 Billion in credit risk management/servicing oversight."
- Wants to eliminate the Internal Revenue Service.

Economy

Wants to eliminate the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Opposes Nestlé implementing animal-free dairy proteins and said, "For multiple thousands of years, we have been consuming animal based milk, creams, and cheeses. We seem to be doing just fine while also enjoying ourselves."

- Wants to eliminate the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Opposes Nestlé implementing animal-free dairy proteins and said, "For multiple thousands of years, we have been consuming animal based milk, creams, and cheeses. We seem to be doing just fine while also enjoying ourselves."

Energy & the Environment

Believes that "COVID-19 was not as deadly as we were told, and that the government overreacted with the policies they enacted."

Opposes abortion and said "we KNOW that Planned Parenthood was a racially motivated organization with the intent of lowering the African American birth rate and population."

- Believes that "COVID-19 was not as deadly as we were told, and that the government overreacted with the policies they enacted."
- Opposes abortion and said "we KNOW that Planned Parenthood was a racially motivated organization with the intent of lowering the African American birth rate and population."

Healthcare

Said, "Age is NOT the issue. Mental acuity is the issue. So, not only is Biden compromised but he is mentally incapable."

Opposed the hanging of an LGBTQ flag on the White House.

- Said, "Age is NOT the issue. Mental acuity is the issue. So, not only is Biden compromised but he is mentally incapable."
- Opposed the hanging of an LGBTQ flag on the White House.

Voting & Elections

As of March 19, 2024, Derek Keith Gettmann did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Said, "I would say that most universities are more interested in social change than in higher education. And, that apparently has impacted many generations."

Opposes student loan forgiveness and said, "I paid for all four of my children to attend the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. No, I do not owe anyone else a free education. Aside from that, most universities now teach socialistic ideals."

- Said, "I would say that most universities are more interested in social change than in higher education. And, that apparently has impacted many generations."
- Opposes student loan forgiveness and said, "I paid for all four of my children to attend the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. No, I do not owe anyone else a free education. Aside from that, most universities now teach socialistic ideals."

Education

Derek Keith Gettmann

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.