Nick Derzis
Nick Derzis | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Hoover | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Brocato |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Berlin, Germany |
| Alma mater | Samford University |
Nicholas C. Derzis is an American politician and police officer who has served as the mayor of Hoover, Alabama, since 2025. He previously served as the city police chief.
Early life and education
Derzis was born in Berlin, Germany. His father was a colonel in the United States Army, so Derzis lived in different places across the world throughout his early life. He lived in Arlington, Virginia, for nine years until he moved to Alabama. He received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Samford University.[1]
Career
Derzis worked as a police officer throughout most of his life. He served as the police chief of Hoover from 2005 to 2025, when he announced that he would be taking a leave of absence to run for mayor.[2] He selected Norman McDuffey to replace him at an acting capacity in June.[3]
Mayor of Hoover
2025 election
Derzis qualified to run in the 2025 mayoral election in June 2025.[4] He ran against incumbent mayor Frank Brocato, and stated that Hoover needed a change in leadership. His campaign promises included transparency and fiscal responsibility.[5] He defeated Brocato on August 26, 2025, with 55% of the vote.[6]
Tenure
Derzis announced his transition team in September 2025, two months before he took office.[7]
References
- ^ "Chief of Police Nicholas C. Derzis". Hoover Police Department. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ Conlon, Riley (June 23, 2025). "Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis taking leave of absence to pursue mayoral campaign". WVTM. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ Raley, Tyler (June 24, 2025). "Nick Derzis announces Norman McDuffey as acting police chief". Shelby County Reporter. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "Nick Derzis officially qualifies to run for mayor of Hoover". Alabama Political Reporter. June 26, 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "Meet Hoover mayoral candidate Nick Derzis". Hoover Sun. July 27, 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ Holliday, AJ (August 26, 2025). "Nick Derzis wins Hoover mayoral race". CBS 42. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ Fogel, Apryl Marie (September 5, 2025). "Hoover Mayor-elect Nick Derzis announces transition team". 1819 News. Retrieved 6 October 2025.