The College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) Executive Board provide policy and administrative oversight for the organization to ensure that it meets its goals and objectives of helping American families achieve their educational dreams. The board’s Mission, Vision and Strategic Priorities are:

MISSION

Empower members to enhance and advance 529 education savings plans  and to promote education access, affordability, and associated benefits.

VISION

529 savings plans facilitate family and community investment in education,  ensuring successful tomorrows.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

1. The Future: Ensure long-term viability and success of CSPN’s work.
2. Engagement: Raise the voices, engagement, and development of members (especially new members) to ensure the continued work and success of CSPN.
3. Awareness: Drive new 529 plan participation through increased national awareness on the value of saving for  education, training, and skill development.
4. Advocacy: Protect and expand the appeal and use of 529 plans through advocacy at all levels of  government and with all stakeholders.

The following individuals are members of the 2025 Executive Board:

  • Mary Morris, Chair

    Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Savers

    Hon. Steven Johnson, Vice-Chair

    Kansas State Treasurer

    David Lawhorn, Treasurer

    529 Manager, KY Higher Education Assistance Authority

    Rachel Biar, Past Chair

    Deputy State Treasurer, Nebraska

    Kristia Adrian

    Executive Director, 529 Specialist for JP Morgan Asset Management

    Kerry Alexander

    Senior Director, Education Savings, TIAA Tuition Financing

    Hon. Zach Conine

    Nevada State Treasurer

  • Hon. Colleen Davis

    Delaware State Treasurer

    Linda Fernandez

    Division Director, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

    Robin Lott

    Executive Director, Michigan Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning

    Luke Minor

    Director of College Savings Plans, WA529 and GET

    John Mitchell

    Director of College Savings, Illinois State Treasury

    Lael Oldmixon

    Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska

    John Stevens

    Director, Bureau of Savings Programs, Pennsylvania Treasury

View the CSPN 2025-2028 Strategic Plan

CSPN Bylaws 

CSPN Committees for 2025

STAFF LEADERSHIP

Chris Hunter is Deputy Executive Director of the National Association of State Treasurers. He also administers the College Savings Plans Network’s programs and initiatives, working closely with the CSPN Executive Board. He is the point of contact and resource for all network inquiries and works with the board and network committees to achieve the goals and objectives of the membership. In addition, Chris works closely with the Williams & Jensen and Gold Bridge Partners to manage the federal legislative and regulatory initiatives, and maintain and enhance the CSPN website.