Our Vision
We believe in education. We believe in finding ways to provide more access to education for more people. Sure, we write code and study compliance and provide support for lenders, but it’s all in service to people who are out there every day working hard to make their lives better. To make the world better.
Our Story
Our Community: A little city with big dreams.
The 11th largest city in Pennsylvania, York has all of the amenities of a walkable urban community, minutes away from the gorgeous parks and serene pastures of the countryside. York is known for its “Maker’s Spirit”, home of manufacturing giants both old and new – from York Peppermint Patties and Stauffer Biscuit Company to York International HVAC, Harley Davidson and many more. These days, the city’s entrepreneurial drive can be felt through its streets lined with local businesses.
The secret to our platform’s success? The people behind the code.
Our Leadership Team
Executive Team
Senior Team
Sara Parrish
President
Sara Parrish
President
Around the office, Sara can frequently be found with a cup of tea in one hand and a stack of program guidelines or product requirements in the other. On that note, she likely uses more paper than anyone else in the office. In her down time, Sara can be found enjoying the outdoors with her husband and two young daughters.
Prior to joining CampusDoor in 2016, Sara worked in various operational and portfolio management roles at the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Before starting in the student loan industry approximately 10 years ago, Sara worked in engineering business development and government services contracting. Sara earned her B.A. from Ursinus College and M.S. from Duquesne University.
Peter Zandvoort
Chief Technical Officer
Peter Zandvoort
Chief Technical Officer
Peter is the Chief Technical Officer of CampusDoor. Before serving as CTO, Peter originally led the Infrastructure team.
As CTO, Peter is responsible for the long term technology vision for CampusDoor's Infrastructure, Applications and Data, and makes sure that its implementation exceeds our clients' expectations in terms of functionality, performance and security. An engineer at heart, Peter loves blinking lights and is hopelessly convinced that technology should only exist to make people's lives easier.
Outside of the office, Peter spends much of his time with his wife and two young sons and usually has a small building or remodeling project going on.
Peter joined CampusDoor in 1997 as a programmer, developing the very first iteration of the platform. Over the years, his numerous side projects include creating a provisioning platform for broadband Internet operators, creating a smartcard payment application and web payment gateway for a large credit card processor. As a native of the Netherlands, Peter holds a B.S. in Hardware Engineering from The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
Ed Piccolo
Chief Enterprise Architect
Ed Piccolo
Chief Enterprise Architect
Ed is the Chief Enterprise Architect and has been with CampusDoor since he joined in 2000 as a software developer.
He is responsible for the design, development, and evolution of CampusDoor's origination platform. Ed's focus is on implementing software enhancements that balance the needs of our clients with the growth and advancement of the platform.
Ed's favorite saying is "do the right things at the right time" and he believes flexibility is the key to rapid growth. He likes to challenge the team to think outside the box, and consistently facilitates creative thinking.
Ed enjoys hiking, traveling, cooking and drumming.
Prior to CampusDoor, Ed held various positions in software development in both the private and public sectors, including spending time as an independent consultant.
Bill Olsen
SVP, Application Development
Bill Olsen
Senior Vice President of Application Development
During his 20 years of experience in software development and information technology, Bill has held various positions in both the private and public sectors related to healthcare, tax, and financial services. His education includes a Master's in Computer Science from Penn State University.
In his free time, Bill enjoys hiking, kayaking, skiing, cooking and just spending time with his family.
Ryan Arndt
SVP, Governance
Ryan Arndt
SVP, Governance
Ryan is the Vice President of Governance. Before stepping into his current role, Ryan led the compliance team.
In his role, Ryan is responsible for verifying and assessing environmental controls and monitoring regulatory and contractual compliance. Ryan lends a compliance view to software design and serves as an internal consultant for process implementation. Ryan also supports clients' compliance resources during program implementation and subsequent audits, helping them navigate the system and derive efficient and compliant solutions.
In the office, Ryan can be spotted playing board games with the developers at lunch, sharing laughs with colleagues after hours, and navigating his unique organizational system for the exact right piece of information for the conversation at hand. Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys traveling with his family to unique and far-flung places.
Ryan previously worked as a risk analyst at banks in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Ryan is an attorney licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania. He earned his B.A. from George Washington University and his J.D./M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University.
Ryan Arndt
SVP, Governance
Ryan is the Vice President of Governance. Before stepping into his current role, Ryan led the compliance team.
In his role, Ryan is responsible for verifying and assessing environmental controls and monitoring regulatory and contractual compliance. Ryan lends a compliance view to software design and serves as an internal consultant for process implementation. Ryan also supports clients' compliance resources during program implementation and subsequent audits, helping them navigate the system and derive efficient and compliant solutions.
In the office, Ryan can be spotted playing board games with the developers at lunch, sharing laughs with colleagues after hours, and navigating his unique organizational system for the exact right piece of information for the conversation at hand. Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys traveling with his family to unique and far-flung places.
Ryan previously worked as a risk analyst at banks in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Ryan is an attorney licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania. He earned his B.A. from George Washington University and his J.D./M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University.
Bryanna Hockenberry
VP, Contact Center
Bryanna Hockenberry
VP, Contact Center
In her role, Bryanna is responsible for the growth and development of the Contact Center staff and processes. This includes ensuring our clients' customers enjoy a positive borrowing experience, managing all aspects of our representative training program, and supporting the advancement of our software and procedures. Bryanna also provides leadership for the CampusDoor Activities Team, where team members plan and coordinate activities to promote social engagement and a positive work culture.
When things get busy, you will find Bryanna running around the contact center cheering on the team as they work hard to deliver great service. She makes it a goal to ensure the contact center team are empowered and supported every day. You will find her spending her spare time either reading a good book or enjoying the company of her family and loved ones. Bryanna originally started with the company as a multi-year summer seasonal employee while obtaining her B.S. in Clinical Counseling from Kutztown University.
Julie Camasi
VP, Contact Center
Julie Camasi
VP, Contact Center
In her role, Julie is responsible for directing all aspects of the contact center functions to meet the company's operating and strategic goals. Julie strives to maintain a positive customer experience while maintaining applicable operational service levels.
Around the office, Julie can be seen running around the contact center floor collaborating with team members on the best way to make a process flow most efficient. In her free time, Julie enjoys various activities such as hiking, biking and camping with her husband, son and daughter. During the fall months, it is hard to pull her away from cheering on her favorite football teams.
Prior to joining CampusDoor in 2018, Julie held various operational leadership positons at the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance agency. Additionally, she spent approximately 7 years in college admissions helping student achieve their dreams of obtaining higher education. Julie earned her B.S. in Marketing from the Pennsylvania State University.
Kyle Benevit
VP, Data Services
Kyle Benevit
Vice President of Data Services
Kyle is the VP of Data Services and has been with CampusDoor for 5 years. The Data Services team is responsible for ensuring every database within the company is functioning at peak performance, as well as providing insightful data to clients that will help drive the application process. Kyle believes that the decision-making process is driven by data therefore the more efficient and useful data that we can provide to our clients, the more effective each of the products will be.
Outside of the office, Kyle enjoys embarking on many adventures with his wife and two young kids. Kyle also enjoys coaching and playing volleyball as well as rooting for his favorite sports teams. Fly Eagles Fly!
Billy Davis
VP, Client and Product Management
Billy Davis
Vice President of Client and Product Management
Billy is the Vice President of Client and Product Management. Prior to serving in that role, he held a myriad of positions all centered around assisting our clients and their products. Billy is responsible for ensuring that our lenders are satisfied with their existing products, assisting lenders with program modifications, and helping new lenders get to market with their programs.
When in the office, Billy can be found making colleagues laugh with his dry, sarcastic sense of humor. A huge fan of video gaming and sports, Billy is always eager to talk about the NBA, NFL, and a wide genre of video games. Extra bonus points for those who appreciate/adore Dirk Nowitzki and Aaron Rodgers as much as he does! Outside of the office, Billy enjoys gaming with friends, playing almost any sport, as well as hanging out with family and friends. As an added bonus he is always eager to talk student loans with anyone who will listen.
Prior to joining CampusDoor in 2014, Billy received his B. A. in History from Shippensburg University.
Kendra Feaser
VP, Client and Product Management
Kendra Feaser
Vice President of Client and Product Management
Kendra is the Vice President of Client and Product Management and has been with CampusDoor since 2014.
She is responsible for client management, overseeing business enhancements, and vendor relations. Kendra works closely with her team to deliver timely product implementations, develop efficient processes, and provide client guidance.
When not assisting clients make their programs a reality, she can be found on the road traveling with her two dogs and horses. She competes in barrel racing all over the country.
Prior to CampusDoor, Kendra held a health and life insurance license and devoted her time to helping families find the perfect plan for their needs.