Derek Dalling
President, Michigan Propane Gas Association
Derek E. Dalling is the President and CEO of Kindsvatter, Dalling & Associates. He joined the firm in 1998 after several years of service as a staff member in the Michigan Legislature. Mr. Dalling began his career in 1995 with the Michigan House of Representatives. At that time, he was the youngest staff member in the House Republican Caucus. His campaign and political knowledge led him to work in one of the most competitive districts. In 1997, Mr. Dalling joined the House Republican Leadership as a Legislative Assistant to then Representative Charles Perricone. In that capacity, Mr. Dalling played significant roles in ensuring an efficient transition to term limits and in the statewide campaign efforts. Mr. Dalling’s work was instrumental in Representative Perricone’s election as the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. Today, in addition to lobbying in Michigan on a wide array of issues, Mr. Dalling serves as executive director of several statewide associations and a national association. Mr. Dalling and KDA have been the recipient of several awards from current and past clients for leadership and service to the respective professions. Mr. Dalling and his wife, Erin, also a former legislative assistant in the State Senate, reside in Grand Ledge with their daughter, Ashleigh and son, Jonathan. Mr. Dalling earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan and remains an avid Wolverine fan and alumnus.