Mike Baker

Mike Baker is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in commercial lending and operations management. Since May 2009, Mike Baker has served as Regional Vice President at Farm Credit Illinois, leading various aspects of commercial lending with a portfolio exceeding $400 million. Previous roles include overseeing field operations and asset management totaling approximately $900 million, as well as managing high-risk assets across southern Illinois. Prior to Farm Credit Illinois, Mike Baker held leadership positions at Biewer Lumber as Plant Manager and Trendway Corporation as Director of Operations and Engineering Manager. Mike Baker earned a dual degree in Economics and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.