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NSLP's Business Development team

Providing service tailored to meet your needs!

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.

Download a PDF version of Regional Director Territories.

 

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 Dawn Mosisa Monica Stam
phone 800-735-8778,
ext. 6654
phone 800-735-8778,
ext. 6648
phone 800-735-8778,
ext. 6820
or 310-890-4260 or 240-750-0500 or 904-864-5823
fax 402-479-6762 fax 402-479-6762 fax 402-479-6762
e-mail kimth@nslp.
org
e-mail dawnm@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 Miriam Tirado
phone 800-735-8778,
ext. 6832
phone 800-735-8778,
ext. 6723
phone 800-735-8778, ext. 6852
or 516-398-5796 or 843-324-7974 or 954-644-9292
fax 516-792-6034 fax 843-881-2376 fax 402-479-6827
e-mail briang@nslp.
org
e-mail jenir@nslp.org e-mail miriamt@nslp.
org
           
Dean Obenauer Michael Byrne
phone 800-735-8778,
ext. 6937
phone 800-735-8778, ext. 6876
or 402-350-8599 or 630-279-9363
fax 402-479-6827 fax 402-479-6827
e-mail deano@nslp.
org
e-mail michaelb@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
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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Michael Byrne
Regional Director of Business Development
Working with schools and lenders to provide the best possible services is important to Michael.  He has spent many years working in the student loan industry and understands schools' needs.

"I believe in providing quality products and an expansive knowledge of the student loan system.  These things are important for my clients," says Michael.

Michael is an active member of the Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA), where he has provided 25 years of service. He is also a member of the Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Missouri financial aid associations.

Contact Michael at 800-735-8778, ext. 6876, 630-279-9363, or e-mail michaelb@nslp.org.

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Brandon Dillard
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
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
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
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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Dawn Mosisa
Regional Director of Business Development
Dawn has 20 years of financial aid experience where she served as director of financial aid at schools in several sectors including community college, private career and four-year public, most recently at the University of Maryland - University College.  
In addition, Dawn was appointed twice to serve as a negotiator on the Department of Education’s federal negotiated rulemaking committees.

"I am very excited to join team NSLP," says Dawn. "Using my knowledge of financial aid and NSLP's truly outstanding services, I know that I can offer my schools the best of the best!"

Contact Dawn at 800-735-8778, ext. 6648, 240-750-0500, or e-mail dawnm@nslp.org.
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Dean Obenauer
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
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
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
Regional Director of Business Development
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eni 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
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, 904-864-5823, or e-mail monicas@nslp.org.
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Kim Thomas
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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Miriam Tirado
Regional Director of Business Development
Miriam has 16 years experience in the financial aid industry, having worked at several schools in Florida and Puerto Rico and a national lender in Puerto Rico. She is also an active member of the Florida and Puerto Rico Associations of Financial Aid Administrators.
 
"Responding to my customers' needs is my number one priority," says Miriam.  "I take pride in providing quality student loan products for schools and borrowers."

Contact Miriam at 800-735-8778, ext. 6852, 954-644-9292, or e-mail miriamt@nslp.org.
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