David Kightlinger
About David Kightlinger
David Kightlinger is the Director of Consumer Credit Risk at Ally Financial Inc. He has extensive experience in credit risk management and financial engineering, with previous roles at Fannie Mae, Standard and Poor's, and GEICO.
Current Position at Ally Financial Inc.
David Kightlinger has been serving as the Director of Consumer Credit Risk at Ally Financial Inc. since 2007. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing credit risk strategies for consumer lending portfolios. His long tenure at Ally Financial highlights his significant experience and expertise in managing credit risks in the financial sector.
Previous Experience at Fannie Mae
David Kightlinger worked at Fannie Mae in two significant roles. From 2003 to 2005, he was the Director of Credit Portfolio Risk Management, a position in which he managed risks associated with the credit portfolios. Prior to that, from 1999 to 2003, he served as a Senior Financial Engineer, contributing to the financial modeling and engineering efforts of the organization. His work at Fannie Mae has provided him with considerable experience in the management and assessment of credit risks.
Actuarial Work at GEICO
David Kightlinger was employed as an actuary at GEICO from 1993 to 1997. During his time at GEICO, he applied his skills in statistics and probability to assess and manage insurance risks. His experience as an actuary laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in risk management and financial engineering.
Educational Background
David Kightlinger holds an MBA from The Wharton School, which he earned between 1997 and 1999. This advanced degree provided him with a well-rounded education in business administration. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed between 1989 and 1993, which gave him a solid grounding in fundamental concepts relevant to his career.