Thank you Father, for Hon. Derek Johnson. Thank you for his dedication to the people of his constituency in Interlake-Gimli and his eagerness to assist others when it is needed. Give him direction each day and make him excel in all he puts his hands to. Thank you for the family you have blessed him with, may his home be filled with lots of love and laughter. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Derek Johnson was elected to his first term as the MLA for Interlake on April 19, 2016 and re-elected to represent Interlake-Gimli in 2019. In addition to his duties as MLA, he serves as the Minister of Agriculture. Prior to serving as MLA, Derek worked as a Financial Advisor serving area residents. He was the Assistant Branch Manager for a local financial institution. Derek was born and raised in Oak Point, where his family has resided for the past four generations. Derek now lives on the shores of Lake Manitoba with his wife Tara and their children, Skyler and Charmaine.