Derek Volk
Derek Volk is the owner of Volk Packaging Corporation, a third-generation family-owned-and-operated corrugated box manufacturer, and Volk Paxit, a contract packaging fulfillment center. Derek is a philanthropist, successful businessman, former radio personality, best-selling author, and nationally recognized public speaker.
His company has won many awards under his leadership. Derek was recognized by MaineBiz as one of Maine’s business trailblazers. In 2020, Derek was inducted into Maine’s “Manufacturer’s Hall of Fame.” His opinion has repeatedly been sought by national experts, including the Wall Street Journal. For their support for autism issues, Derek and his family were named 2015 “Humanitarians of the Year.”
To learn more about Volk Packaging, visit www.volkboxes.com. Be sure to follow Volk Packaging on Facebook and connect with Derek on Facebook, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn. Derek has four children and two grandchildren.
Awards & Recognition
- 2020 – Biddeford/Saco Chamber Large Business of the Year
- 2020 – Derek Volk – Manufacturers Association of Maine Hall of Fame Inductee
- 2016 – Customer Service Award, Institute for Family-Owned Business
- 2015 – Spotlight Business of the Quarter, Institute for Family-Owned Business
- 2015 – Maine Biz NEXT List. A list of business people who are changing Maine’s economy and making a significant impact on their industry and community.
- 2015 – Inductee into the Hall of “Flame” by Southern Maine Flame softball, Maine’s Premier Fastpitch Softball Organization
- 2013 – Lobster Dip for Special Olympics Recognition for “Largest Team”
- 2012 – Health Innovator Award, Harvard Pilgrim
- 2011-2012 – Led Scarborough Middle School to consecutive undefeated seasons.
- 2012 – Governor’s Award for Business Excellence
- 2011 – Maine Best Places to Work, Maine Biz (ranked #16 overall, #1 among manufacturers)
- 2009 – Coach of the U14 ASA State Champion fastpitch softball team, The Southern Maine Flame. Derek also coached 24 teams to softball tournament championships.
- 2007-2008 – Coached Scarborough Middle School to a 23-1 record and won the Regional Championship.
- 2007 – Coach of the ASA New England Champions and finished #9 in the ASA Nationals.
- 2000 – Family Business of the Year, Institute for Family-Owned Business