Sam Bentley, MBA, Crc
About Sam Bentley, MBA, Crc
Sam Bentley is the Director of Commercial Credit Administration at Sallie Mae, where he assesses financial risks for for-profit educational institutions. He holds an MBA from the University of Delaware and a BS from Wake Forest University, and has over a decade of experience in commercial credit underwriting.
Work at Sallie Mae
Sam Bentley has served as the Director of Commercial Credit Administration at Sallie Mae since 2016. In this role, Bentley is responsible for assessing the financial risk associated with for-profit schools, including both Title IV and non-Title IV institutions. He has developed a credit model for vendors and for-profit schools that significantly reduced the time to completion by 70% while maintaining effective risk management practices. Bentley also writes and maintains policies and procedures for the Commercial Credit Administration at Sallie Mae Bank and approves legal language and documentation for significant commercial relationships.
Education and Expertise
Sam Bentley holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Wake Forest University, where he studied Business with a minor in Art History from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware, completing his studies from 2017 to 2020. Bentley's academic background provides a strong foundation in finance, which complements his professional experience in credit administration.
Background
Before joining Sallie Mae, Sam Bentley worked at BB&T as a Commercial Credit Underwriter and Vice President from 2005 to 2016. During his tenure at BB&T, he gained extensive experience in commercial credit analysis within the Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina area. This experience has contributed to his current role, where he continues to analyze financial counterparties, including commercial banks, investment banks, and investment clearing houses.
Achievements in Credit Administration
In his capacity as Director of Commercial Credit Administration at Sallie Mae, Sam Bentley has made notable contributions to the efficiency of credit processes. He developed a credit model that streamlined operations for vendors and for-profit schools, achieving a 70% reduction in time to completion. Bentley's role also involves writing and maintaining comprehensive policies and procedures that guide the Commercial Credit Administration, ensuring compliance and effective risk management.