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:

  • Hon. Steven Johnson, Chair

    Kansas State Treasurer

    Lael Oldmixon, Vice-Chair

    Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska

    John Mitchell, Treasurer

    Director of College Savings & Deputy Treasurer, Illinois State Treasurer’s Office

    Mary Morris, Past Chair

    Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Savers

    Ben Gibbons

    Director of Marketing, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority

    Jessica Wetzel

    Director, Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program

    Hon. Zach Conine

    Nevada State Treasurer

  • Hon. Roby Smith

    Iowa State Treasurer

    Linda Fernandez

    Division Director, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

    Hon. Joe Perry

    Maine State Treasurer

    Dawn Hall

    Executive Director, ID 529 Education Savings

    Jeremy Rogers

    Director, NY 529 College Savings

View the CSPN 2025-2028 Strategic Plan

CSPN Bylaws 

CSPN Committees for 2026

STAFF LEADERSHIP

Catherine Seat is Director of the College Savings Plans Network. She 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, Catherine works closely with the Williams & Jensen to manage the federal legislative and regulatory initiatives, and maintain and enhance the CSPN website.