About Trellis Company
Guided by a vision of personal and economic empowerment, Trellis drives programs that enhance personal economic opportunity and contribute to the overall well-being of communities. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, Trellis helps people unlock their potential.
Our History
For over 45 years, Trellis Company has been a trusted partner in higher education, serving as a student loan guarantor for the Federal Family Education Loan Program. We are dedicated to equipping borrowers with the guidance and resources necessary to confidently navigate repayment and achieve financial stability.
In 2023, Trellis Company further expanded its commitment to higher education by launching Trellis Strategies, a dedicated brand providing high-quality research and technical assistance to institutions, policymakers, and organizations seeking data-driven solutions for student success.
Core Values – IMPACT
Integrity:
We are guided by a strong values-driven compass that is powered through mutual respect, humility, open dialogue and exemplary ethical standards.
Maximize Impact:
We focus on providing the information needed to help borrowers make informed decisions to manage their student loan debt.
Purpose Driven:
Our work is driven by a deep sense of purpose in helping borrowers to succeed.
Agility:
We embrace change and adapt quickly to challenges and opportunities.
Customer Centric:
We put our customers first in our decision-making and the service we provide.
Teamwork:
We are one powerful team with complementary talents and skills, collaborating to achieve remarkable outcomes through high performance and accountability.
Core Values – IMPACT
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Integrity: |
We are guided by a strong values-driven compass that is powered through mutual respect, humility, open dialogue and exemplary ethical standards. |
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Maximize Impact: |
We focus on providing the information needed to help borrowers make informed decisions to manage their student loan debt. |
|
Purpose Driven: |
Our work is driven by a deep sense of purpose in helping borrowers to succeed. |
|
Agility: |
We embrace change and adapt quickly to challenges and opportunities. |
|
Customer Centric: |
We put our customers first in our decision-making and the service we provide. |
|
Teamwork: |
We are one powerful team with complementary talents and skills, collaborating to achieve remarkable outcomes through high performance and accountability. |
Leadership
Our executive team and board of directors combine decades of expertise in education, finance, philanthropy, and public service; working together with unwavering dedication to expand opportunity, transform lives, and create lasting impact through higher education.
Debra J. Chromy, Ed.D.
President and CEO
Bryan Ashton
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Dave Schwanke
Chief Financial Officer
Linda Hackleman
Vice President, Human Resources
Susan High
Vice President, Operations
Chandrika Padaki
Vice President, Information Technology
Sara Rambikur
Director, Corporate Communications & Governance
Corporate Secretary; Chief Ethics Officer
Board of Directors
Renard Johnson
Board Chair
Yvonne Batts
Board Vice Chair
Richard Rhodes, Ph.D.
Immediate Past Chair
Ivan Andarza
Board Member
Ed Escudero
Board Member
Dora Ann Verde
Board Member
Welcome Wilson, Jr.
Board Member