Nelnet Inc - Company Profile
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Executives
Michael S. Dunlap
Chairman Executive BoardMr. Michael S. Dunlap has been the Chairman of the company since 2014 and a director since 1996. He also serves as Chairman of Farmers & Merchants Investment Inc since 2013. Prior to this, Mr. Dunlap served as the Chairman from 1996 to 2013; Chief Executive Officer from 2007 to 2013 and from 2001 to 2003; as Co-Chief Executive Officer from 2003 to 2007 at the company. He also served as Co-President and Director of Farmers & Merchants Investment Inc from 2007 to 2013.
Matthew W. Dunlap
Chief-Business Development Officer; Director; President - Nelnet Financial Services Executive BoardMr. Matthew Dunlap serves as the Chief Business Development Officer and Director of the company since 2022. He also serves as a President OF Nelnet Financial Services, and Directors of ALLO Communications, BankFirst, First Northeast Bank of Nebraska, and Lighthouse. Previously, he served as an associate at GVC Capital.
Jeffrey R. Noordhoek
Chief Executive Officer Senior ManagementMr. Jeffrey R. Noordhoek has been the Chief Executive Officer since January 2014. Prior to this, he served as the President of the company from 2006 to 2013. Previously, Mr. Noordhoek served as the Senior Vice President of National Education Loan Network, Inc., a subsidiary of Nelnet Inc and as a Vice President at Union Financial Services Inc. Earlier; he served for seven years in various roles at State Street Capital Corporation.
James D. Kruger
Chief Financial Officer Senior ManagementMr. James D. Kruger has been the Chief Financial Officer of the company since 2014. Prior to this, he served as the Controller of the company from 1998 to 2013. Previously, Mr Kruger served as Senior Manager at KPMG Peat Marwick from 1986 to 1994.
Terry J. Heimes
Chief Operating Officer Senior ManagementMr. Terry J. Heimes has been the Chief Operating Officer of the company since January 2014. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Corporate Finance and Legal Services in the company from 2001 to 2013. Previously, Mr. Heimes served as a Director at the company from 2001 to 2003.He also served various positions with National Education Loan Network Inc, a subsidiary of Nelnet. He also served as the Vice President of Nelnet’s predecessor, Union Financial Services Inc.
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