Franci Wayland
About Franci Wayland
Franci Wayland serves as the Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations at PRA Group, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in compliance and government relations, she advises senior leadership on legislative matters and manages the state government relations team.
Current Role at PRA Group
Franci Wayland serves as the Vice President of Public Policy & Government Relations at PRA Group, a position held since 2019. In this role, she collaborates with senior leadership and internal business partners to shape the legislative policy agenda for the organization. She advises senior leadership on legislative matters that impact the company and oversees the day-to-day management of the state government relations team.
Previous Experience at PRA Group
Franci Wayland has a substantial history with PRA Group, having worked there for over a decade. She served as Senior Counsel for Compliance from 2010 to 2019, where she developed and managed corporate complaint tracking systems. Following this role, she transitioned to Senior Counsel for Government Relations and Public Policy from 2019 to 2021, further enhancing her expertise in regulatory matters.
Professional Background in Compliance and Audit
Prior to her tenure at PRA Group, Franci Wayland worked at NCO Financial Systems as Vice President of Compliance and Audit from 2005 to 2010. In this role, she gained experience in managing compliance audits and external vendor auditing programs. Her background includes significant experience in handling state and federal regulatory examinations, audits, and investigations.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Franci Wayland earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Samford University, where she studied from 1994 to 1997. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wofford College, which she completed from 1990 to 1994. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal and regulatory compliance.
Skills and Team Management
Franci Wayland is adept at building cohesive teams and directing operational activities. She thrives in environments that require balancing business needs with legal and regulatory compliance requirements. Her leadership skills contribute to her effectiveness in managing teams and developing strategic initiatives within the organization.