Derrick Baker
About Derrick Baker
Derrick Baker is an Area Sales Manager at Global Lending Services LLC, where he has worked since 2021, managing a portfolio of over 185 active dealers in the Greater Chicago Area. He has a background in finance and sales, with previous roles at various financial institutions and recognition as Area Sales Manager of the Year in 2022.
Work at Global Lending Services
Derrick Baker has been serving as the Area Sales Manager at Global Lending Services LLC since 2021. In this role, he manages a portfolio of over 185 active dealers in the Greater Chicago Area. His responsibilities include overseeing sales operations and ensuring effective dealer relationships. In 2022, he achieved recognition as Area Sales Manager of the Year, highlighting his contributions to the company's success. Under his management, the company averaged nearly 100 contracts monthly, funding over $28 million in 2022. Additionally, he led the Midwest Region in contract production for two consecutive years, 2021 and 2022.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Finance Sector
Before joining Global Lending Services, Derrick Baker held various positions in the automotive finance sector. He worked as a Dealer Service Analyst at CRB Auto from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Commercial Loan Officer and AVP at United Central Bank from 2004 to 2011. His experience also includes roles at Ford Motor Credit Company as a Customer Service Representative/Credit Analyst and at GM Financial as a Sr. Credit Analyst. Additionally, he worked as a Dealer Account Manager at C U Direct and as an Area Sales Manager at Onyx Acceptance Corporation.
Education and Expertise
Derrick Baker completed his high school education at Whitney Young Magnet High School, graduating in 1984. He then pursued higher education at DePaul University, where he studied Sociology and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from 1989. His educational background provides a foundation for his roles in sales and finance, contributing to his understanding of market dynamics and customer relations within the automotive industry.
Career Timeline
Derrick Baker's career spans several key positions in the finance and automotive sectors. He began his professional journey at Ford Motor Credit Company from 1989 to 1994. He then transitioned to Check Into Cash as a Corporate Auditor from 1998 to 2001. Following this, he worked at Onyx Acceptance Corporation as an Area Sales Manager from 2001 to 2004. After a brief period at GM Financial, he took on roles at C U Direct and CRB Auto before his current position at Global Lending Services, which he has held since 2021.