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:
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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
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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.