Roger D. Johnson

Roger D. Johnson serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice of Finance at Our Lady of the Lake University, leveraging over two decades of executive banking experience from Citicorp, PNC Bank, and JPMorgan Chase. During the 2008 Financial Crisis, he managed bank closures as Receiver-in-Charge at the FDIC, closing over 50 failed institutions.

His academic credentials include:

• Master of Science in Management, University of Arkansas
• Bachelor of Science in Economics, Eastern Michigan University
• Twelve graduate hours in Economics, Wayne State University

Professor Johnson's professional expertise centers on Finance, Banking, and Business Management, with specialized knowledge in Bank Resolutions, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Loan Operations. His Realism teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and scientific methodology to develop students' logical problem-solving skills for real-world business challenges, directly integrating his executive leadership experiences into classroom instruction.

Professional certifications include Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Series 6/63/65 Securities Licenses, and Texas state insurance/mortgage licenses. He actively contributes to community service as Director and Treasurer of the Sonoma Ranch Homeowners' Association (2017-present) and volunteers for Parkinson's Disease support initiatives, while maintaining strong engagement with OLLU through student mentoring and sports program support.