Executive Change: Steve Wilansky Named VP and General Counsel of Sallie Mae's ARM Unit

Sallie Mae, the nation’s leading provider of savings-and paying-for-college programs today announced that Steve Wilansky has been named vice president and general counsel for the company’s Asset Performance Group (APG) division, which includes subsidiaries Arrow Financial Services, General Revenue Corporation, GRP Financial Services Corporation and Pioneer Credit Recovery, and employs over 3,600 people worldwide. Sallie Mae APG is one of the largest receivables management organizations serving both domestic and international clients.

Mr. Wilansky has over 20 years of legal, collection industry and business experience. Wilansky joined Sallie Mae in 2004 as part of the company’s acquisition of Arrow Financial Services, where he served as vice president and chief legal officer.

In his new role, Wilansky will be responsible for all legal initiatives of Sallie Mae’s Asset Performance Group including management of corporate legal services, collection matters, corporate law and governance, and corporate transactions. Mr. Wilansky will also continue to serve as a director of Sallie Mae’s international subsidiary, Arrow Global Limited and its affiliates.

Wilansky is a graduate of Cornell University and earned his law degree from The George Washington University National Law Center. He is a member of the Board of Directors of DBA International and serves as chair of the DBA International Legal Committee. Wilansky is also a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the Association of Corporate Counsel, ACA International and the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys.