Group: Support
Kevin McNamara
Director of Business Development With more than 20 years experience in student finance, Kevin joined Ascent in 2019 to expand Ascent’s assistance to schools across the South and Southwest. Throughout… Read more >
Rick Gallagher
Regional Director of Business Development Rick has over 25 years’ experience in the student loan industry with 18 years at National Education as Senior Vice President of sales and marketing.… Read more >
Lauren Thayer
Director of Marketing Lauren joined the Ascent team in April 2016 to launch Ascent Student Loans, elevate marketing strategies and spearhead consumer campaigns. Lauren possesses over a decade of expertise… Read more >
Trixie Balestri
Client Relationship Manager Trixie joined the team in 2010 bringing her vast experience in customer relationship management. Trixie’s broad experience includes managing existing relationships and assisting in the cultivating of… Read more >
Dennis Wentworth
Vice President of Business Development Dennis has over 28 years of experience in the student loan industry, with the last 14 years heading up the National Sales Teams for Sallie… Read more >
