Rob Metzger

Rob Metzger is a Clinical Associate Professor of Finance at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He joined the university in 2015 as a Lecturer, became a Clinical Assistant Professor in 2017, and advanced to his current role in subsequent years. His industry experience includes leadership positions at William Blair & Company, board memberships (Token, Payroc, JetPay), and advisory roles in financial services.

Education:

• M.B.A., Northwestern University (1998)
• B.S. in Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1989)

His research and teaching focus on applied finance, with expertise in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and mergers and acquisitions. He directs courses such as Private Equity/Venture Capital (FIN 425) and Investment Banking Concepts (FIN 573), emphasizing financial modeling and real-world transaction analysis.

Awards and Honors:

• Steven V. and Christie C. King Faculty Fellowship (2022-present)
• Excellence-in-Teaching Award (2021)
• Dean's Impact Award (2021)
• Gies Business Alumni Association (GBAA) Teaching Recognition

He previously directed the Investment Banking Academy (2015-2022) and College of Business Honors Programs (2015-2022), integrating industry networks into academic initiatives. Current professional engagements include board roles at Infinicept, Token, and Payroc.