Nelnet

Chuck Norris has worked at Nelnet for over 30 years, leading its angel and VC investing activities and helping with innovation efforts. He helped start Infovisa and Nelnet Capital, has been part of the Nebraska Angels since 2006, and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Wilshire Associates. He holds a B.S. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is a CFA.

Brian is Director of Innovation at Nelnet and founder of InsideOutside.io. With over 25 years helping entrepreneurs and enterprises navigate change, he previously founded the NMotion accelerator, was CMO at Nanonation, head of research at Ion Global, and a senior consultant for Gartner in Asia.

Board member since 2014 and CEO of Agile Sports Technologies (Hudl), a Lincoln-based video analysis software company. Named to Inc.'s 30 Under 30 and Fast Company's Most Creative People.

Leads Nelnet Business Services, developing payment technology and learning management solutions for schools and businesses. Joined in 2012 and became President in 2014 after a career in corporate and private banking.

Joined Nelnet in 2024 as Chief People Services Officer after serving as Chief People Officer at Monolith and Spreetail. Focuses on associate engagement, leadership development, and organizational culture.

CEO of Nelnet, leading corporate strategy and financial performance and directly overseeing the Nelnet Diversified Solutions loan servicing division. Previously served as President of Nelnet and in roles at predecessor companies and State Street Capital Corporation.

CFO responsible for student loan asset generation, corporate accounting, financial reporting, M&A, and the Innovation Hub. Was the company's Controller from 1998 to 2013 and previously worked at KPMG Peat Marwick and NEBHELP.

Leads Nelnet Diversified Services, providing strategic direction for servicing operations and technology across education loans, consumer lending, and Canadian student lending.

Board member with a background in public affairs, formerly VP at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and President of the Nebraska Tech Collaborative. Currently managing partner at Prairie Coast Strategies.

Board member since 2007 and a finance professor and Dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Also serves on the boards of Assurity and Bryan Health.

Board member since 2007 and Co-Founder and Co-Chairperson of Talent Plus, a global HR consulting firm. Recognized leader in executive development and a best-selling author.

Chief Business Development Officer and board member since 2022, contributing to internal audit, capital markets, and legal counsel. Previously an associate at investment banking firm GVC Capital.

Board member since 2018 with extensive experience in law, banking, government, and diplomacy, including roles as OMB general counsel, HSBC global general counsel, and Solicitor General of New York.

COO overseeing Nelnet's shared services and its Asset Generation and Management segment. Formerly CFO and previously worked at KPMG in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Board member since 2003 and President and CEO of Assurity Group and Assurity Life Insurance. Holds CLU and CFA designations and serves on several banking and finance boards.

General Counsel and Secretary who joined Nelnet through its 2000 merger with UNIPAC Service Corporation. Oversees legal, risk management, security, compliance, and information governance.