Paul G. Child, 71, Director since April 2014
Former Office Managing Partner, Salt Lake City, Deloitte LLP
Professional Highlights:
- Office Managing Partner, Salt Lake City, Deloitte LLP — 1995 to 2008; Professional Practice Director, Salt Lake City — 1989 to 1995; Audit Partner — 1983 to 2008; various positions — 1971 to 1983
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — 2009 to present
- Member, Board of Governors, Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce — 2002 to 2008
- Director, Mountainwest Capital Network — 2002 to 2008
- Director, United Way of Greater Salt Lake — 2001 to 2008
Mr. Child's leadership roles and experience in the accounting field enable him to bring to the Board of Directors experience in the areas of finance, accounting, financial services, and capital markets.
Carter Warren Franke, 63, Director since April 2014
Chair, Sallie Mae
Professional Highlights:
- Managing Director, Head of Corporate Marketing, JPMorgan Chase & Co. — 2007 to 2013
- Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Chase Card Services — 1995 to 2007
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — 2014 to present
- Director, The Warfield Fund — 2007 to present
- Director, Saint Mary’s School — 2014 to present
- Director, Hobe Sound Community Chest — 2017 to present
- Director, Paul’s Place — 2014 to 2017
Ms. Franke's leadership roles and experience in marketing and the banking industry enable her to contribute to the Board of Directors experience in the areas of marketing, business development, and financial services.
Earl A. Goode, 79, Director since July 2000
Chief of Staff to the Governor of Indiana
Professional Highlights:
- Chief of Staff to the Governor of Indiana — 2006 to 2013; 2017 to present
- President, Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board of Managers — 2015 to 2016
- Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Indiana — 2006
- Commissioner, Department of Administration, State of Indiana — 2005 to 2006
- Chairman, Indiana Sports Corporation — 2001 to 2006
- President, GTE Information Services and GTE Directories Company — 1994 to 2000; President, GTE Telephone Operations North and East — 1990 to 1994; President, GTE Telephone Company of the Southwest — 1988 to 1990
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — 2013 to present
- Member and Former Chairman, Georgetown College Board of Trustees — 2006 to present
- Member, Marion County Capitol Improvement Board — 2019 to present
- Member and Executive Committee, Indianapolis Championship Fund — 2018 to present
Mr. Goode has held several leadership positions in business services and operations. This experience, combined with his involvement in the state political process, enables him to contribute to the Board of Directors in the areas of marketing and product development, business operations, and political and government affairs.
Marianne M. Keler, 65, Director since April 2014
Attorney, Keler & Kershow PLLC
Professional Highlights:
- Attorney, Keler & Kershow PLLC — 2006 to present
- Executive Vice President, Consumer Finance, Corporate Strategy & Administration, Sallie Mae — 2004 to 2006
- Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Sallie Mae; President, Student Loan Marketing Association — 1997 to 2004
- Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Student Loan Marketing Association 1990 to 1997; various other positions — 1985 to 1997
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — 2010 to present
- Board Chair, Building Hope (charter school lender) — 2004 to present
- Board Chair, Institute for American Universities — 2018 to present
- Finance Committee Chair, Institute for American Universities — 2008 to 2016
- Board Chair, American University in Bulgaria, EL Haynes Charter School — 2008 to 2014
- Member, Georgetown University Board of Regents — 2009 to 2015
- Founding Director, National Student Clearinghouse — 1993 to 2009
Directorship of other public companies:
- CubeSmart (NYSE: CUBE) — 2007 to present; Board Chair — 2018 to present
Ms. Keler’s legal background and experience in the student loan industry and with Sallie Mae bring valuable perspective to the Board of Directors in the areas of student and consumer lending, legal and corporate governance, and higher education.
Mark L. Lavelle, 54, Director since April 2019
Former Senior Vice President, Commerce Cloud, Adobe Inc.
Professional Highlights:
- Senior Vice President, Commerce Cloud, Adobe Inc. — 2018 to 2019
- Chief Executive Officer, Magento Commerce — 2015 to 2018
- Senior Vice President, Product, eBay Enterprise — 2013 to 2015
- Senior Vice President, Strategy and Partnerships, eBay, Inc. — 2012 to 2013
- Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, PayPal, Inc. — 2009 to 2012
- Co-Founder and Vice President, Corporate Development, Bill Me Later, Inc. — 2001 to 2009
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — 2019 to present
- Director, Armada Inc — 2018 to present
- Director, Second Chance — 2008 to present
Mr. Lavelle’s extensive experience developing and scaling businesses encompassing financial services, commerce, and information technology allows him to provide valuable insight to the Board of Directors in the areas of risk management, strategy, acquisitions and business operations.
Jim Matheson, 60, Director since March 2015
Chief Executive Officer, NRECA
Professional Highlights:
- Chief Executive Officer, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association — 2016 to present
- Principal in the Public Policy Practice, Squire Patton Boggs — 2015 to 2016
- Member of the United States House of Representatives — 2001 to 2015
- Founder of The Matheson Group — 1999 to 2000
- Consultant, Energy Strategies, Inc. — 1991 to 1998
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — 2015 to present
- Service on the United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee — 2007 to 2015; Science Committee — 2001 to 2011; Financial Services Committee — 2003 to 2007; and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee — 2001 to 2007
- Chief Deputy Whip for the Democratic Caucus of the United States House of Representatives — 2011 to 2015
- Board Member, United States Association of Former Members of Congress — 2015 to present
- Director, United States Global Leadership Coalition — 2019 to present
Mr. Matheson’s extensive experience in public policy and financial services enables him to bring to the Board of Directors a valuable perspective in development of business strategies and on public policy and regulatory matters.
Frank C. Puleo, 74, Director since March 2008
Attorney
Professional Highlights:
- Attorney — 2006 to 2016
- Co-Chair, Global Finance Group, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, a law firm — 1995 to 2006; Partner — 1978 to 2006
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — 2013 to present
- Director, South Street Securities Holdings Inc. (f/k/a CMET Finance) — 2008 to present
- Director, Syncora Guaranty, Inc. — 2018 to present
- Director, Syncora Capital Assurance, Inc. — 2009 to 2017
- Director, CIFC Corporation — 2006 to 2014
Directorships of other public companies:
- Apollo Investment Corporation — 2007 to present
Mr. Puleo’s background as a corporate and finance attorney enables him to bring analytical, legal, and financial insight to the Board of Directors in the areas of financial services, capital markets transactions, and corporate governance.
Vivian C. Schneck-Last, 59, Director since March 2015
Former Managing Director, Global Head of Technology Governance, Goldman Sachs & Company
Professional Highlights:
- Managing Director, Global Head of Technology Governance, Goldman Sachs & Company — 2009 to 2014
- Managing Director, Global Head of Technology Business Development, Goldman Sachs & Company — 2000 to 2014
- Managing Director, Global Head of Technology Vendor Management, Goldman Sachs & Company — 2003 to 2014
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — 2015 to present
- Advisor/Director, Portrait Capital Systems, LLC — 2015 to 2019
- Advisor Director, Coronet — 2015 to present
- Director, Bikur Cholim of Manhattan — 2014 to present
Directorships of other public companies:
- SCVX — 2020 to present
Ms. Schneck-Last’s strategic technology experience and background in technology governance in the financial services field bring valuable perspective to the Board of Directors in risk management and on a broad range of enterprise technology matters.
William N. Shiebler, 78, Director since April 2014
Private Investor
Professional Highlights:
- Private Investor — 2007 to present
- Chief Executive Officer of the Americas, Deutsche Asset Management (Deutsche Bank) — 2002 to 2007
- President and Chief Executive Officer, Putnam Mutual Funds; Senior Managing Director, Putnam Investments — 1990 to 1999
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — 2010 to present
- Trustee, Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, WY — 2007 to present. Elected as Vice Chairman and Chairman Elect — 2019; Chairman — 2020
Directorships of other public companies:
- Calamos Asset Management, Inc. — 2012 to 2017
- OXiGENE, Inc. — 2002 to 2012
- MasTec Inc. — 2001 to 2004
Mr. Shiebler's extensive experience in the financial services industry and with other public companies allows him to provide valuable insight to the Board of Directors in the areas of finance, portfolio management, and business operations.
Robert S. Strong, 71, Director since April 2014
Former Managing Director, Chairman, Capital Commitments Committee, Bank of America Securities
Professional Highlights:
- Managing Director, Chairman, Capital Commitments Committee, Bank of America Securities — 2006 to 2007
- Managing Director, Portfolio Management, Bank of America Securities — 2001 to 2006
- Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, JP Morgan Chase Bank — 1996 to 2001
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — 2014 to present
- Director, Syncora Guaranty, Inc. — 2018 to present
- Director, Syncora Capital Assurance, Inc. — 2009 to 2017
- Member, Financial Policy Review Board for the State of New Jersey — 2013 to 2016
- Director, CamberLink Inc. — 2013 to 2016
Mr. Strong's extensive experience in the banking and financial services industries allows him to provide valuable insight to the Board of Directors in the areas of finance, risk management, portfolio management, and business operations.
Jonathan W. Witter, 50, Director Since April 2020
Chief Executive Officer, Sallie Mae
Professional Highlights:
- Chief Executive Officer and Director, Sallie Mae — April 2020 to present
- Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer, Hilton Worldwide Holdings — April 2017 to April 2020
- President — Retail and Direct Banking, Capital One Financial Corporation — February 2012 to March 2017
- President — Retail and Small Business Banking, Capital One Financial Corporation — September 2011 to February 2012
- Executive Vice President — Retail Banking, Capital One Financial Corporation — December 2010 to September 2011
- Chief Operating Officer — Retail Banking Group and President, Morgan Stanley Private Bank — 2009 to December 2010
- Executive Vice President and Head of General Bank Distribution, Wachovia (now Wells Fargo & Company) — 2004 to 2009
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — April 2020 to present
Mr. Witter’s extensive background and significant leadership experience in the banking industry and his customer experience expertise allow him to provide business and leadership insight to the Board of Directors in the areas of banking, financial services, capital markets, business operations, and customer service.
Kirsten O. Wolberg, 52, Director since November 2016
Chief Technology and Operations Officer, DocuSign
Professional Highlights:
- Chief Technology and Operations Officer, DocuSign — 2017 to present
- Vice President, PayPal Separation Executive, PayPal, Inc. — 2014 to 2017
- Vice President, Technology, PayPal, Inc. — 2012 to 2014
- Chief Information Officer, Salesforce.com — 2008 to 2011
Other Professional and Leadership Experience:
- Director, Sallie Mae Bank — 2016 to present
- Vice President, Corporate Technology, Charles Schwab & Co. — 2001 to 2008
- Director, Year Up — 2008 to present
- Director, Jewish Vocational Services — 2014 to present
Directorships of other public companies:
- Silicon Graphics International Corp. — 2016
Ms. Wolberg’s extensive experience in information technology for the financial services industry allows her to provide valuable insight to the Board of Directors in the areas of finance, information technology risks, and business operations.