Derek Irick, an agent with Bray & Co. Real Estate in Grand Junction, was honored as the recipient of the Colorado Mesa University Alumni Association 2023 Young Alumni Who’s Who Award.

Irick received four degrees at CMU. In addition to his contributions to the university, he serves on the boards of the HopeWest NextGen Board, Young Professionals Network and Western Slope Center for Children.

Since 2020, Irick has assisted more than 130 families with their real estate needs. He received the Best of the West residential real estate agent three years in a row.