NSLP Hires Vice President for Financial Education to Develop National Financial Wellness Initiatives

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NSLP announced today that Kathryn (Kate) Trombitas has joined the company as vice president or financial education. In this pivotal role, Ms. Trombitas will head research projects to bring to light the need for nationwide financial education and develop critical initiatives to provide tools and resources to college students so that they can live healthier and more productive financial lives.    

"NSLP is a fervent advocate for financial education programs that truly help young adults understand their financial rights and responsibilities," stated Todd Woodlee, NSLP's vice president for business development. He went on to say, "Kate's broad expertise and passion for students' financial success will fuel our rapid expansion as a national leader in financial education."

This latest addition to staff comes on the heels of NSLP adding VP for marketing, Sue Riedman, in May. "NSLP is expanding its team and bringing in new expertise to better position the company for future success," commented Randy Heesacker, NSLP's president and chief executive officer.  

"I feel privileged to leverage my experience from Ohio State University and take it to a national level with NSLP," commented Kate Trombitas. "NSLP has done so much already to further financial education in America, I know we will make even greater strides in the months to come," she continued.

Prior to NSLP, Ms. Trombitas was the associate director of Student Wellness at Ohio State University where she created a peer-to-peer financial guidance program called Scarlet & Gray Financial.  She has also served as an academic advisor and truly understands factors contributing to student success.  Ms. Trombitas has also worked with Merrill Lynch as an associate. She holds a B.A. in business administration and an M.A. in communications from Ohio State University. She is a widely sought -after speaker and advisor for issues on furthering financial education.  

"Kate brings the additional experience and leadership NSLP is looking for  to drive the company towards its aggressive goals to become the foremost authority in financial education," said Randy Heesacker.

ABOUT NSLP

Headquartered in Lincoln Nebraska, NSLP is a private, not-for-profit company with a 25 year legacy in the higher education marketplace. A former top 10 student loan guarantor, NSLP continues to be a passionate leader and advocate for student success; providing colleges and universities nationwide with financial education, delinquency prevention, default aversion, financial aid related support and Title IV training and compliance programs. NSLP collaborates with schools to develop programs that will ultimately help our future generations thrive financially.

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