Derik S. Board 

U.S. Air Force veteran, singer-songwriter, and advocate for healing through music

Derik S. Board is a U.S. Air Force veteran, singer-songwriter, and advocate for healing through music. After years of military service with the 130th Airlift Wing and working directly with veterans in his community, Derik founded Commemorate Through Chords to empower veterans to turn their stories into songs.

His mission is simple yet powerful: to honor the experiences of those who served by transforming memories into melodies. Through workshops, collaborative songwriting sessions, and live performances, Derik helps veterans find their voice, build community, and heal through the universal language of music.