Heavenly Father, today we thank you for MLA Derek Johnson. We ask that you would bless him with wisdom in all of the decisions he is faced with. Give him the strength to do the right thing even when it is hard. Bless Derek and his family with peace and love that can only come from you. We pray this all in Jesus’ name. 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.