Experience

8B Education Investments

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor, Director of Strategy & Operations

  • Jan 2021 - 3 years

  New York, United States



Valet

• Belgium
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Oct 2019 - 4 years 3 months

  United States Valet is a full-service business development & growth partner Consisting of the most proven and proficient experts in student lending who each share a common history of leading companies to predictable, profitable and AFFORDABLE growth. Valet is rooted in the time-tested idea that authentic relationships are the foundation for sustained revenue and results. Most especially true in the education finance industry! Before Valet, it was nearly impossible to find an agency style… Show more Valet is a full-service business development & growth partner Consisting of the most proven and proficient experts in student lending who each share a common history of leading companies to predictable, profitable and AFFORDABLE growth. Valet is rooted in the time-tested idea that authentic relationships are the foundation for sustained revenue and results. Most especially true in the education finance industry! Before Valet, it was nearly impossible to find an agency style partner with deep and specific education finance knowledge, broad experience and demonstrable success. Our team combines all of these aspects to implement and execute a structured growth plan that quickly delivers tangible benefits. Show less



Sparrow

• Greece
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor/Advisor

  • 2021 - 2 years

  New York, United States Sparrow allows users to search and compare personalized student loan offers through a single application, bringing simplicity, choice, and transparency to an otherwise inefficient and opaque lending process.



Quotanda

• Spain
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor / Investor

  • Oct 2013 - 10 years 3 months

  Mexico City, Mexico Quotanda is dramatically expanding access to higher education throughout Spain and Latin America by managing turn-key loan programs for financial institutions and schools. Their "lending as a service" (LAAS) technology platform allows new providers an ability to enter the market in as little as two weeks and helps schools improve recruitment, retention and completion.



Purefy

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2020

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Helped lead the growth of Purefy from startup to over $2 billion in loans originated. Purefy's rapid rise made it one of the fastest growing software and service providers in student lending.



Stewart Solutions

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Investor/Advisor

  • 2017 - 2020

  Mesa, Arizona, United States Specialists in cell tower site acquisition and construction, partnering with telecom giants like Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile. Developed rapid deployment and emergency support for cellular towers during natural disasters, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity. Utilized sustainable, cutting-edge solutions in the telecom industry, balancing eco-efficiency with top-tier quality and safety for large private and government contracts.



Cology Inc. (acquired by FMD)

• President | Founder

  • Nov 2004 - Sep 2013

  Sacramento CA, Scottsdale AZ, Bryan TX Cology is the leading provider of end-to-end student loan origination and repayment servicing solutions for lenders and the engine behind over 400 of the nation’s fastest-growing loan programs including SoFi, CommonBond, MPower and more. Offering robust borrower profile features, complete branding capabilities, unmatched reporting and application management tools – Cology is the preferred choice for credit unions and community banks, colleges, social lenders, foundations and member-based… Show more Cology is the leading provider of end-to-end student loan origination and repayment servicing solutions for lenders and the engine behind over 400 of the nation’s fastest-growing loan programs including SoFi, CommonBond, MPower and more. Offering robust borrower profile features, complete branding capabilities, unmatched reporting and application management tools – Cology is the preferred choice for credit unions and community banks, colleges, social lenders, foundations and member-based organizations. Flexible origination and life-of-loan servicing options, combined with the most experienced back-office processing experts in the business, make entering the market easy and affordable. Show less



Avalon Funding Group (acquired by GCAZ)

• CEO/President

  • 1998 - 2004

  Scottsdale, AZ Avalon Funding Group is a nationwide financial services company dedicated to providing consumers with a simple, easy and cost effective way to obtain loans using a comfortable blend of online and in person processes.