ROGER FRANKLIN WILLIAMS: Derek Hicks and Grant Malloy

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Interviews with local community leaders.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Derek Hicks is the owner of Thompson Jewelers established in 1948, Thompson Jewelers is one of the oldest family-owned jewelry stores in Central Florida.
While Orlando has changed over the years, our commitment to our customers is unwavering. Our mission is to offer high-quality jewelry at prices no other store can match, along with unmatched customer service. We strive to ensure every customer leaves our store feeling like family.

https://www.thompson-jewelers.com/

Grant Maloy was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Seminole County in November 2016 and began serving on January 3, 2017. He grew up in Seminole County and is a graduate of Lake Howell High School and the University of Florida.

Grant has been active in the community as a local business owner and served as a Seminole County Commissioner from 1996 through 2004. He is also very active in various church ministries and is a member of a bluegrass band as their banjo player. Grant currently serves on the Civitek, Communications for FCCC and Clerk of Court Operations Corporation Budget Committees.

Some of Grant’s hobbies include playing the banjo, playing bass and guitar, sailing, kayaking and mountain biking.