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Effective January 3, 2005, Don R. Bouc, 59, assumed the position of President Emeritus.
Bouc's understated manner disguises his uncanny legislative sense and acute observational ability. He brings a tremendous amount of experience to the table and is active nationally within the industry. He offers precise and accurate strategy recommendations, and continues to be an integral voice in Nelnet's direction.
"It has been very rewarding to watch Nelnet grow from an idea to a leading company in education finance. With this past success, understanding Nelnet's future potential is truly exciting."
Bouc, who joined Nelnet in 1997, served as President from March 2001 to January 2005 and as a member of our Board of Directors since March 2000. Previously, Bouc served as President of National Education Loan Network, Inc., a subsidiary of Nelnet.
Before joining Nelnet, Bouc served for seven years as President of Nebraska Higher Education Loan Program, Inc., or NEBHELP, which Nelnet acquired in 1998. During his tenure, Bouc assisted in creating the Education Finance Council and later served as its Chairman.
In 1985, Bouc founded Midwest Computing, Inc., the developer of EASEL, a servicing and related software package used by more than 50 financial institutions in the student loan industry. Bouc had previously worked for the University of Nebraska Central Administration Computing Services Network in various positions, ultimately as Director of administrative computing.
Bouc participates as a member of various civic and student loan industry related boards. Currently, Bouc is a member of the Board of Trustees of Health Lincoln, Junior Achievement/Lincoln, and the Nebraska Independent College Foundation. In 2001, he was appointed by the Secretary of Education to the Federal Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance. The 11 members of the advisory committee provide advice and counsel to the Secretary of Education and Congress regarding student financial aid policy. In 2003, Bouc was elected to serve on the Junior Achievement Worldwide Board of Directors. Bouc also was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the National College Access Network and the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools.
Bouc earned a B.S. in math education in 1969 and an M.S. in computer science in 1974 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He lives with his wife in Lincoln, Nebraska | 