Raymond Brooks is a Dean’s Professor of Excellence and Professor of Finance at Oregon State University. He has taught a variety of finance courses at OSU, including introduction to financial management, investments, advanced corporate finance, financial institutions, and risk management. Previously, he taught at the University of Missouri and the University of Southern Illinois, Edwardsville. Professor Brooks has authored a variety of articles in topics from dividends to when-issued trading. He has twice won best papers awards at financial conferences.

Professor Brooks was born in Portland, Oregon, is married, and has two sons. He is a former all-conference athlete for Oregon State and continues to enjoy swimming, biking, music, and watching OSU athletic teams.