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Mark FrenchRegional Sales Manager EASFAA CT 800-338-5626 x72258 |
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 Linda KnabelRegional Sales Manager MASFAA (Midwest) IA, Southern IL, IN, MO 800-338-5626 x72147 |
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| Before joining Nellie Mae 1999, Mark was senior associate director of student financial assistance at Sacred Heart University, assistant vice president of education loan services at Fleet Bank, and assistant vice president of banking services for Union Trust Company. Mark earned a B.A. in history from University of Connecticut and an M.A. in teaching from Sacred Heart University. | Linda Knabel joined Nellie Mae in 2002. Linda served as a senior financial aid counselor for the University of Illinois, Springfield, an associate financial aid director for the University of Rochester, and an associate financial aid director for Knox College. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Eastern Illinois University. | ||
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Michael Bertonaschi
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 Toby BoldenEASFAA Long Island New York City, New York VI & VII 800-338-5626 x72311 |
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| Prior to joining Nellie Mae in 2000, Michael was senior counselor of admissions and financial aid for the University of Pittsburgh, director of financial aid and associate director of enrollment services at Chatham College, and director of financial aid at La Roche College. He earned a B.S. in marketing education from the University of Pittsburgh. | Toby Bolden came to Nellie Mae in November 2004 with 10 years of financial aid experience. Most recently, she was in the financial aid office at New York Law School. Toby brings valuable experience with federal compliance and hands-on expertise with loan certifications and awards. | ||
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Kristin JohnsonEASFAA MA, ME, RI 800-338-5626 x72355 |
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 Abbey LinsnerEASFAA New York I, II & III 800-338-5626 x72357 |
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| Kristin joined Sallie Mae's higher education sales group in 2004 and is currently a Nellie Mae account executive. She served as director of financial aid for Simon's Rock College of Bard, financial aid consultant for Westfield State College and Boston University, and assistant director of financial aid for Bridgewater State College and Boston University. She holds a B.A. in social science from Westfield State College. | Prior to joining Nellie Mae in 2002, Abbey was school relations manager for EFS Services and assistant director of admissions for New York Chiropractic College and Keuka College. Abbey holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Rochester Institute of Technology. | ||
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 Tom MetcalfMASFAA (Midwest) IN, MI 800-338-5626 x72304 |
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 Kathy MillsMASFAA (Midwest) OH 800-338-5626 x72227 |
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| Tom Metcalf joined Nellie Mae in 2004. Prior to joining the company, Tom was district sales manager for Domestic Uniform Rental in central Michigan. He received a bachelor of arts degree in management and organizational development from Spring Arbor University. | Kathy Mills joined Nellie Mae in 2005. Kathy was regional marketing manager for Chase Education First and held various positions for Educaid/Wachovia, including regional account specialist, national account specialist, and Midwest operations manager. She was also a student loan administrator for National City Bank. | ||
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 M. Clarke PaineNJ, PA 800-338-5626 x72262 |
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 Amy SipherEASFAA New York IV, V, & VIII VT 800-338-5626 x72256 |
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| Before joining Nellie Mae in 2005, Clarke was director of financial aid at Elizabethtown College and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, director of student services for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, and assistant director of financial aid for West Chester University. He also served in the financial aid offices of Kutztown University and Lehigh Carbon Community College. Clarke earned a B.S. in business education from Rider. | Amy Sipher joined Nellie Mae in 2005. Amy served as scholarship coordinator, financial aid supervisor, financial aid advisor, and admissions/financial aid counselor for SUNY Potsdam. She holds an A.A. in liberal arts from Jefferson Community College, a B.A. in psychology from SUNY Potsdam, and a M.Ed in counseling and human development from St. Lawrence University. | ||
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 Lisa TalbotEASFAA MA, NH 800-338-5626 x72377 |
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 Mark YukichMASFAA (Midwest) Northern IL, MN, WI 800-338-5626 x72267 |
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| The year 2002 marked the beginning of Lisa Talbot's career with Nellie Mae. Lisa brings eight years of experience working within the education lending community, first with The Education Resources Institute and then with the education lending team at Fleet Bank. She also worked in admissions at Assumption College and Regis College. | Mark Yukich joined Nellie Mae in 2004. He was associate director of financial aid for St. Xavier University (SXU). Mark announces men's and women's basketball games at SXU. He earned a bachelor's in business with specialization in marketing and a bachelor's in mass communication with specialization in public relations, as well as an M.B.A. with a focus in e-commerce from SXU. | ||
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 Judith VidrineVice President of Sales, South Region SASFAA, SWASFAA LA, MS 800-338-5626 x72582 |
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 Carla HolnessRegional Sales Manager SASFAA AL, FL 800-338-5626 x72275 |
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| Click here to view Bio | Carla Holness joined Nellie Mae in 2000. Most recently, Carla was assistant director of admissions for Bentley College and admissions counselor for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Carla graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in English and communications from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. | ||
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 Jonathan BarnesSASFAA, SWASFAA LA, MS 800-338-5626 x72263 | |
 Dennis BaumannSASFAA FL, SC 800-338-5626 x72216 |
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| Jonathan Barnes joined Nellie Mae in 2005. Prior to joining the company, he was a senior loan officer for Homeowners Loan Corporation and student aid officer and peer counselor at Louisiana State University. Jonathan holds a bachelor of science in International Trade and Finance from Louisiana State University. | Dennis Baumann joined Sallie Mae in 2004. Dennis was a member of the Education One Group sales staff and student loan coordinator for the Art Institute of Atlanta. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in finance from the University of Georgia. | ||
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 Terry JeffriesSASFAA NC, VA 800-338-5626 x72306 |
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 Tess UnderwoodSASFAA GA, KY, TN 800-338-5626 x72300 |
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| Prior to joining Nellie Mae in 2004, Terry was director of financial aid at Livingston College and Wingate University. She was the assistant director of financial aid and loan officer for Johnson C. Smith University and scholarship coordinator for Western Carolina University. Terry holds a B.S. in political science from Francis Marion University Florence, South Carolina. | Tess Underwood joined Nellie Mae in 2003. Prior to joining the company, Tess was senior loan coordinator for the Art Institute of Atlanta and assistant director of debt management for Emory University. She holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology with a minor in business from Georgia State University. | ||
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Jeff ReckerRegional Sales Manager RMASFAA CO, UT, WY 800-338-5626 x72259 |
 Valerie BiggsWASFAA (Western) AZ 800-338-5626 x72464 |
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| Jeff Recker joined Nellie Mae in 2004 as a regional account executive and is currently regional sales manager. Prior to joining the company, Jeff served as a marketing representative for Bank One. Jeff earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Arizona. | Valerie Biggs joined Sallie Mae in 1992, having served as electronic services school trainer, electronic services representative, and supervisor applications processing. She is currently regional account executive for Nellie Mae. Valerie holds an associate of arts degree from Mesa Community College and a bachelor of administration degree from the University of Phoenix. | ||
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 Lisa CastroSWASFAA CO, Northern KS, NE, WY 800-338-5626 x72437 | |
 Lolly CurrySWASFAA TX 800-338-5626 x72335 |
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| Lisa joined Sallie Mae's higher education sales group in 2001 and is currently an account executive for Nellie Mae. Lisa was associate director of financial aid for California State University, senior associate director of financial aid for Kansas State University, and manager for student loans for University of Massachusetts. Lisa holds a B.S. in environmental biology and management from University of California. | Lolly joined Nellie Mae in 2005. Lolly was financial aid counselor for Lee College and Louisiana State University, and admissions counselor and undergraduate recruiter for The University of Southern Mississippi. Lolly holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from University of Southern Mississippi. | ||
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 Michelle HowardRMASFAA SWASFAA KS, OK 800-338-5626 x72218 |
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 Rachel KingSWASFAA TX 800-338-5626 x72202 |
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| Prior to joining Nellie Mae in 2005, Michelle was senior admissions counselor for Southwestern College, assistant director of admissions for Oklahoma City University, and assistant director of student financial services for the University of Tulsa. She earned a bachelor's in business administration with a minor in management and an M.S. in management from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. | Rachel King joined Nellie Mae in 2005 and serves the northern, eastern, and western Texas territories. Prior to joining the company, Rachel was loan coordinator and senior regional admissions consultant for Hardin-Simmons University (HSU), financial aid counselor for the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and director of financial aid for HSU. She was also a student loan specialist for First National Bank Abilene. Rachel earned a bachelor's degree in English from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in English from HSU. Rachel resides in Fort Worth, TX. | ||
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 Elaine RobinsonWASFAA (Western) Southern CA, Central CA 800-338-5626 x72337 |
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 David RodriguezWASFAA Southern CA 800-338-5626 x72251 |
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| Prior to joining Nellie Mae in 2004, Elaine was associate director of financial aid for Portland State University and Tacoma Community College and a client services representative for NELA. Elaine holds an associate of arts and sciences degree in general studies from Tacoma Community College and a B.A. in liberal and international studies from the University of Washington. | David joined Nellie Mae in 2005. He was a legislative aide/senate fellow in the office of Senator Richard Alarcon. His financial aid background includes positions at Citrus College and California State University Long Beach, and associate director of financial aid at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He holds a B.S. in business management from Pepperdine University. | ||
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 Gene CattieHigher Education Consultant SASFAA, EASFAA DC, DE, MD, NJ, Eastern PA, Philadelphia, VA 800-338-5626 x72471 |
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| Gene joined Sallie Mae in 1993 as USA Group's senior vice president of corporate development. He is currently Nellie Mae's higher education consultant. Gene was founder and chief executive officer of the Virginia Education Loan Authority and a college administrator for La Salle University in Philadelphia. Gene earned a B.S. in marketing from La Salle University. | |
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