2025 Conference Summary Information

Join us for an insightful conference featuring industry leaders and engaging sessions tailored to enhance your financial strategies and student services.

• Updates and Trends in Collection of Student Debt – Chad Echols, Partner at Frost Echols, LLC

• Washington Update – Brian Dickson, Director of Student Financial Services and Educational Programs, NACUBO

• COHEAO Student Loan Update – Karen Reddick, COHEAO President

•  Ask the Attorney; Live Q&A on Claims, Collections & Financial Litigation - Chad Echols, Partner at Frost Echols, LLC

• Breakouts by Institution Type: Public/4 year/HRI; Private; Community College – A bevy of your favorite experts from institutions across Texas

• Achieving Excellence through Lean Continuous Improvement (panel discussion) – led by Peggy Carey – Director (TAMU)

• The Power of Positivity at Work – Connie Brown – Assistant Managing Director, (Texas Tech)

• Musical Topics – Move, mingle, and learn in energetic table talks led by our Blue Bonnet Sponsors

• Options to Pay the Balance – Sergio Gonzalez (Sallie Mae)

• An Introduction to Texas Legislative Processes– Christine Blakney, THEBO President, Senior Managing Director (Texas Tech) 

• Texas Legislative Update – Details on the 89thLegislative Session - Christine Blakney, THEBO President, Senior Managing Director (Texas Tech)