Laura Thornton
About Laura Thornton
Laura Thornton serves as the Director of Compliance at Sallie Mae, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in compliance and risk management, she previously worked at Bank of America and has held various roles at Sallie Mae since 2009.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Laura Thornton serves as the Director of Compliance at Sallie Mae, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees compliance-related activities and ensures that the organization adheres to regulatory standards. Her tenure at Sallie Mae has included various compliance management positions, contributing to her extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience at Sallie Mae
Before becoming the Director of Compliance, Laura Thornton held multiple roles at Sallie Mae. She worked as a Compliance Manager for both Servicing Compliance and Collections Compliance from 2009 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Senior Compliance Manager in Servicing Compliance from 2018 to 2020. This progression reflects her deepening expertise in compliance within the organization.
Experience at Bank of America
Laura Thornton's career includes significant experience at Bank of America, where she held various positions from 1997 to 2009. She began as a Senior Collector in Consumer Lending Collections and progressed to roles such as Senior Credit Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Supplier Manager, and Risk Management Analyst. Her diverse roles at Bank of America provided her with a solid foundation in compliance and risk management.
Education and Qualifications
Laura Thornton studied at Wilmington College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She also attended Penn State University, focusing on Business Administration and Management. Her educational background supports her professional roles in compliance and management.