Rob Anderson

Senior Director of Finance

With a career that bridges the gap between technology and finance, Rob has helped shape the financial strategies at Johns Hopkins. His professional philosophy includes fostering a culture of action-oriented progress, sound financial management, and network building. Rob’s journey began in the realm of industrial and software engineering, where he spent over a decade innovating for a leading local wireless products distributor. This technical foundation, combined with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Computer Science from Towson University and an MBA with a finance concentration from Loyola, propelled Rob into IT Finance. In 2016, Rob transitioned to IT@JH Finance as a Senior Financial Manager, leveraging his engineering expertise and financial acumen to drive significant advancements. As the Senior Director of Finance he now has financial oversight of all IT@JH departments. Outside the office, Rob’s passions include boating, skiing, gardening, and exploring the skies with radio-controlled planes and helicopters. A dedicated family man, an Ancient Free and Accepted Mason, and a fervent advocate for spending quality time with his young daughter, Rob embodies the spirit of comprehensive excellence.