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Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance

Dr. David Marlett
Department Chair
3075 Raley Hall
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: (828) 262-2849
Fax: (828) 262-6612
Email


Department of Finance, Banking & Insurance Faculty

Rod Baker


Lecturer

BS Business Administration, Elon College
MBA, Pennsylvania State University

Rod Baker is a Lecturer of Finance and the Finance & Banking Career Services Coordinator in the Department of Finance, Banking, and Insurance at Appalachian State University. He teaches undergraduate Introductory Finance and Career Development courses. In addition, he assists students with their career search, whether it's an internship or a full-time position.

Rod's previous experience includes International Banking at First Union National Bank where he managed a team of currency traders. He also worked at Salomon Smith Barney in their Institutional Asset Management Department where he constructed investment portfolios for large corporations.