Contact Us: Business Development

NSLP's Business Development team

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Our staff understands how you work. We tailor our products to suit your needs, instead of offering services that are "one size fits all". You get free personal training and technical support with our products to help you maximize your efficiency.

Call NSLP Business Development at 800-735-8778, ext. 6618 for small town friendliness and big time delivery.

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Brenda Paganelli		Myra Pfannenstiel		Robyn LeGrand
phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6915	phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6935	phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6861
or	601-214-7224	or	316-305-5346	or	314-369-3721
fax	402-479-6762	fax	402-479-6762	fax	402-479-6762
e-mail	brendap@nslp.org	e-mail	myrap@nslp.org	e-mail	robynl@nslp.org

Kim Thomas		Juan Perez		Monica Stam
phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6654	phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6934	phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6820
or	310-890-4260	or	402-540-4738	or	904-686-4524
fax	402-479-6762	fax	402-479-6762	fax	402-479-6762
e-mail	kimth@nslp. org	e-mail	juanp@nslp. org	e-mail	monicas@nslp.org

Anne Barton		Cheryl Kibarian		Brandon Dillard
phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6815	phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6736	phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6857
or	585-319-9140	or	602-692-3370	or	615-504-4960
fax	402-479-6827	fax	402-479-6827	fax	402-479-6827
e-mail	anneb@nslp. org	e-mail	cherylk@nslp. org	e-mail	brandond@nslp.org

Brian Ghanoo		Jeni Rone		Paul Mittelhammer
phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6832	phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6723	phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6877
or	516-398-5796	or	843-324-7974	or	404-702-2131
fax	516-792-6034	fax	843-881-2376	fax	402-479-6827
e-mail	briang@nslp. org	e-mail	jenir@nslp.org	e-mail	paulm@nslp. org

Dean Obenauer
phone	800-735-8778, ext. 6937
or	402-350-8599
fax	402-479-6827
e-mail	deano@nslp. org

	Todd Woodlee Vice President of Business Development With over 15 years of financial aid and student loan marketing experience, Todd provides strong leadership for our Business Development team. He believes that providing the best customer service is priority one. "NSLP's people are what makes this company special. We're here to help schools and students achieve their goals." Contact Todd at 800-735-8778, ext. 6872, or e-mail toddw@nslp.org.
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	Paul Mittelhammer Vice President, South District Paul manages NSLP's relationship with our lender partners. He has over 20 years of experience as a student lending expert and was dean of enrollment management at Huntingdon College in Alabama for 10 years. "I'm excited to be a part of the NSLP team," says Paul. "Our dedication and service make us one of the nation's most-valued financial aid partners." Contact Paul at 800-735-8778, ext. 6877, 404-702-2131, or e-mail paulm@nslp.org.
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	Anne Barton, AFC Regional Director of Business Development Anne believes that providing excellent customer service is always a high priority. She has over 19 years of financial aid experience at colleges in New York where she won awards for providing extraordinary service to students. "My passion is helping students. I understand their needs and how financial aid offices can streamline their offices to help students even more," says Anne. Anne helped develop and deliver financial aid awareness programs for students in New York and held several leadership roles in NYSFAA and EASFAA. Contact Anne at 800-735-8778, ext. 6815, 585-319-9140, or e-mail anneb@nslp.org.
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	Brandon Dillard, AFC Regional Director of Business Development Brandon began his financial aid career in 2000 as a financial aid counselor. He later moved into the lender side of the industry, where he developed and maintained client relations with school financial aid offices. "Building lasting partnerships not only helps schools but their students, too," says Brandon. Contact Brandon at 800-735-8778, ext. 6857, 615-504-4960, or e-mail brandond@nslp.org.
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	Brian Ghanoo, AFC Regional Director of Business Development Brian brings 13 years of financial aid experience to NSLP, most recently as the Senior Associate Director for Financial Aid at Fordham University. In addition, Brian is acting as the co-chair for the NYSFAAA Region 6 association. "I find working in higher education incredibly rewarding," says Brian. "I enjoy helping our schools and their students reach their full potential." Contact Brian at 800-735-8778, ext. 6832, 516-398-5796, or e-mail briang@nslp.org.
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	Cheryl Kibarian, AFC Regional Director of Business Development Cheryl has over 11 years of financial aid experience. As former assistant director of financial aid, Cheryl provided oversight of student loan counseling activities and helped graduate students with personal budget planning. She also streamlined student loan processes to ensure students received their money on time. "Combining my experience with NSLP's products and services will help schools streamline their student loan process so they can spend more time with their students," Cheryl says. Contact Cheryl at 800-735-8778, ext. 6736, 602-692-3370, or e-mail cherylk@nslp.org.
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	Mark Krings Vice President, West District Mark helps schools and lenders by giving them flexible guaranty options. He has over 13 years of experience in student loans -- first as supervisor of NSLP Customer Service, and then as a member of NSLP's Business Development team. "I enjoy working with schools and lenders to give them high-quality products and services that help simplify their lives," says Mark. "We can offer them creative, flexible solutions." Contact Mark at 800-735-8778, ext. 6835 or e-mail markk@nslp.org.
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	Robyn LeGrand, AFC Regional Director of Business Development Robyn has over 15 years of student loan-related experience in which she built and maintained relationships with schools. She also has previous experience working with lenders and a servicer. In addition, Robyn has extensive committee involvement with organizations including MASFAP, SLGFA, IASFAA, SLSA, and NCHELP. She also served on a student loan taskforce and was active in the negotiated rulemaking process. "Schools and lenders can count on me as a knowledgeable student loan resource," says Robyn. Contact Robyn at 800-735-8778, ext. 6861, 314-369-3721, or e-mail robynl@nslp.org.
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	Dean Obenauer, AFC Regional Director of Business Development Dean has over 20 years experience as a financial aid administrator at colleges in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska; he has also served as market manager for a major student loan lender. In addition, he has held numerous leadership positions in national, regional, and local financial aid associations, including NASFAA, RMASFAA, and NeASFAA. "I'm very service-oriented," says Dean. "My schools can count on me to provide the products and services they need." Contact Dean at 800-735-8778, ext. 6937, 402-350-8599, or e-mail deano@nslp.org.
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	Brenda Paganelli, AFC Regional Director of Business Development As former director of financial aid, Brenda supervised and coordinated financial aid programs and automated the financial aid process. Students and parents benefited from her extensive experience in loan counseling and debt management. Brenda has also been involved in regional mid-level training and state financial aid workshops, and served in leadership roles in regional and state financial aid organizations. "I can help schools because I've walked in their shoes," says Brenda. "I understand their needs and can offer effective tools to make their jobs easier -- tools I've used." Contact Brenda at 800-735-8778, ext. 6915, 601-214-7224, or e-mail brendap@nslp.org.
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	Juan Perez Vice President, North District With previous experience in NSLP's Customer Service and Default Prevention units, Juan understands the student loan needs of schools, lenders and borrowers. "I always listen carefully to what our customers say they need, then match them up with the services and products that NSLP provides to help them," Juan says. Juan helped NSLP develop default prevention tools that schools can use to help student loan borrowers avoid problems with their loans. Contact Juan at 800-735-8778, ext. 6934 or e-mail juanp@nslp.org.
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	Myra Pfannenstiel, AFC Regional Director of Business Development Myra has nearly ten years experience in the financial aid administration, most recently as the Director of Financial Aid at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. She previously worked as Financial Aid Assistant at Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado, and Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, where she counseled students in all aspects of the financial aid process. "I understand what it takes to provide quality financial aid services to students," says Myra. "I am eager to show my clients how NSLP can meet their needs." Contact Myra at 800-735-8778, ext. 6935, 316-305-5346, or e-mail myrap@nslp.org.
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	Jeni Rone, AFC Regional Director of Business Development Jeni is a six-year veteran in the financial aid arena. Her experience stems from positions held with lenders where she established and maintained student loan relationships, managed loan disbursements, and counseled students about debt management. Most recently, she served as campus director for a national lender/servicer in the Carolinas and Virginia. Jeni has served on various state, regional, and national financial aid committees. "Helping students is my ultimate goal, and it starts by serving as a dependable resource for schools and introducing them to technology that streamlines their student loan process," says Jeni. Contact Jeni at 800-735-8778, ext. 6723, 843-324-7974, or e-mail jenir@nslp.org.
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	Monica Stam, AFC Regional Director of Business Development Monica has over 14 years of experience in the student loan industry. She previously held positions with Florida and Georgia schools, lender servicers, and guarantors. Monica has experience counseling students about financial aid options, application procedures, and eligibility. She is a member of several state financial aid associations, including SASFAA, and has served as presenter and coordinator for various conferences. "My experience in the many facets of financial aid will benefit schools," says Monica. "I understand the student loan industry, and can serve as a reliable resource for schools." Contact Monica at 800-735-8778, ext. 6820, 904-686-4524, or e-mail monicas@nslp.org.
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	Kim Thomas, AFC Regional Director of Business Development Kim has over 15 years of student loan experience, most recently in the lending account manager in southern California. She has also managed customer service issues for a student loan servicer. "My extensive background with the origination and service of FFEL programs has allowed me to serve the financial aid community with honor and integrity," says Kim. "I provide the highest level of quality service through products that meet the needs of student’s educational goals." Kim is an active member of CCCSFAAA, CASFAA, WASFAA and NASFA. Contact Kim at 800-735-8778, ext. 6654, 310-890-4260, or e-mail kimth@nslp.org.
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