Rick Nelson (He/Him/His)
About Rick Nelson (He/Him/His)
Rick Nelson serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Regulatory Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2014. He has extensive experience in the banking sector, having previously worked at Advanta Bank Corp. and held various roles at Sallie Mae.
Work at Sallie Mae
Rick Nelson has been serving as the Senior Vice President, Chief Regulatory Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Sallie Mae since 2014. His role involves overseeing regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters. Prior to this position, he worked as the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Sallie Mae from 2010 to 2014. His tenure at Sallie Mae has been marked by a focus on legal and regulatory issues relevant to the student loan industry, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Advanta Bank Corp.
Before joining Sallie Mae, Rick Nelson worked at Advanta Bank Corp. for a total of eight and a half years. He served as Counsel from 2001 to 2009, where he provided legal guidance on various banking operations. Following this role, he worked as a Law Consultant for six months in 2009-2010. His experience at Advanta Bank Corp. equipped him with significant knowledge in banking law and regulatory compliance.
Education and Expertise
Rick Nelson holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Duquesne University School of Law, which he completed from 1991 to 1994. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Duquesne University, studying there from 1986 to 1990. Additionally, he pursued Executive Education in Finance and Accounting for the Non-Finance Manager at The Wharton School in 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in legal, regulatory, and financial matters.
Background
Rick Nelson studied at Collegio Universitario Villa Nazereth for one year from 1989 to 1990. His diverse educational experiences have contributed to his professional development in law and finance, shaping his career in the regulatory landscape of the banking and finance sectors.