Derek Baker

Executive VP, Growth and Innovation

Mills Marketing

Derek Baker

Session Title: Mission: Break the Silo – Align Your People, Platforms, and Purpose

“My passion lies in helping financial institutions build sustainable growth strategies by optimizing today’s traditional and digital channels. In my opinion, it couldn’t be a more exciting time to be a part of financial marketing.”

PROFESSIONAL SCOPE
With an emphasis on strategic growth, Derek’s extensive banking and marketing background gives him unique perspective on understanding audience behaviors and how to build marketing strategies to match growth goals. Derek is a regular speaker and frequent attendee at industry conferences and seminars across the United States.

EXPERIENCE
Mills Marketing – VP, Growth and Innovation
Lincoln Savings Bank – VP, Branch Manager
Bank of the West – Branch Sales Manager
Wells Fargo Bank – Assistant Store Manager

EDUCATION
Master of Organizational Leadership Grand View University, Des Moines, IA
Bachelor of Science in Finance Grand View University, Des Moines, IA