Rob Baker

Rob Baker serves as vice president of operations at Community Health Network Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Community Health Network. In this role, Rob is responsible for a broad array of business and financial functions of the Foundation including developing strategic plans for raising and distributing funds.

Rob started his career in banking with Indiana National Bank and served in various leadership roles in their trust, estate, tax and employee benefit areas. When Rob left banking he was encouraged to pursue a career in the non-profit sector. After spending three years in academic fundraising at the Indiana University School of Medicine he accepted a position at St. Vincent Indianapolis. Rob was drawn to healthcare philanthropy as a way to give back and make a difference in the community. Prior to joining Community, Rob served as the director of finance and gift planning for the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation for 10 years.

Rob is an active member of Second Presbyterian Church, having served as an elder and deacon. He spent 10 years as a volunteer in the middle school ministry where he spent many Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. He is also an active volunteer with the Northside Food Pantry and has been involved with many Second Church ministries over the years. Rob is also active in the Indianapolis Grant Banquet community and recently became the community lay director.

Rob received his bachelor of arts degree from Purdue University and law degree from Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis. Rob has been married to Katie for more than 30 years and they have two adult children. They also have two pups, an Australian labradoodle named Mollie and a toy poodle (who thinks she is a doodle) named Evie.

Rob is a life-long resident of Indianapolis. He enjoys golf, cooking and working outdoors in the yard.