July 1, 2008
EFC Announces Staff Promotions
WASHINGTON, D.C., (July 1, 2008) - Today, the Education Finance Council (EFC), an association of nonprofit and state-based student loan providers, announced two staff promotions effective immediately.
“EFC is fortunate to have a committed and dedicated staff working in its Washington, D.C. office,” EFC President Kathleen Smith said. “As we continue our mission of making college more accessible and affordable for students and families, EFC is expanding the scope of legislative issues we cover along with the services we offer to our members. This expansion of member services includes borrower outreach as well as increased outreach to a diverse range of agencies and programs. With responsibilities evolving to meet this expansion, EFC is proud to announce two staff promotions.”
“As Chairman of the EFC Board of Directors, I’m honored to work with such a talented and hard-working group of people,” said James T. Farha, President of the Oklahoma Student Loan Authority. “Peter, Gail, and the rest of the EFC staff work tirelessly on behalf of the EFC membership to ensure that we are well represented and well served with honesty and integrity whether it’s on Capitol Hill or elsewhere. The Board and I would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to Peter and Gail as they take on their additional responsibilities."
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EFC’s mission is making college more affordable. Together with its members, EFC works to expand access to higher education by ensuring the availability of student loan funds while striving to make paying for college easier and less expensive for all students and families. EFC represents nonprofit and state-based student loan providers that participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) as well as affiliated entities including guaranty agencies, lenders, rating agencies, insurers and investment bankers.
Staff Promotions 7-1.pdf
EFC Announces Staff Promotions
WASHINGTON, D.C., (July 1, 2008) - Today, the Education Finance Council (EFC), an association of nonprofit and state-based student loan providers, announced two staff promotions effective immediately.
“EFC is fortunate to have a committed and dedicated staff working in its Washington, D.C. office,” EFC President Kathleen Smith said. “As we continue our mission of making college more accessible and affordable for students and families, EFC is expanding the scope of legislative issues we cover along with the services we offer to our members. This expansion of member services includes borrower outreach as well as increased outreach to a diverse range of agencies and programs. With responsibilities evolving to meet this expansion, EFC is proud to announce two staff promotions.”
- Peter Warren, who currently serves as Senior Vice President of Government Relations, will assume the role of Executive Vice President. Peter joined EFC in 2004 and serves as the chief liaison to Capitol Hill and the Executive Branch. He also coordinates various research and policy initiatives on student lending issues. As Executive Vice President, Peter will take on more responsibility in the management of the Washington, D. C. office and expand his scope in representing EFC in a variety of forums.
- Gail daMota, who currently serves as Senior Vice President of Operations, assumes the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Gail ensures a variety of operations issues run efficiently and effectively and is EFC’s most direct contact with the EFC membership on multiple issues. Gail joined EFC in 2001 and in her new role will take on additional operational aspects of the office.
“As Chairman of the EFC Board of Directors, I’m honored to work with such a talented and hard-working group of people,” said James T. Farha, President of the Oklahoma Student Loan Authority. “Peter, Gail, and the rest of the EFC staff work tirelessly on behalf of the EFC membership to ensure that we are well represented and well served with honesty and integrity whether it’s on Capitol Hill or elsewhere. The Board and I would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to Peter and Gail as they take on their additional responsibilities."
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EFC’s mission is making college more affordable. Together with its members, EFC works to expand access to higher education by ensuring the availability of student loan funds while striving to make paying for college easier and less expensive for all students and families. EFC represents nonprofit and state-based student loan providers that participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) as well as affiliated entities including guaranty agencies, lenders, rating agencies, insurers and investment bankers.
Staff Promotions 7-1.pdf
