Erin Lacey

Erin Lacey, with direction and oversight from the CEO and board of directors, oversees the operations and compliance functions and leads the finance and accounting teams. She oversees accounting activities, including budgeting, financial statement preparation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, U.S. Department of Education 799 processing, payment processing, and disbursement of all student loan funds. She also coordinates multiple audits that Aspire adhere to, including the financial and SAS 70 audits. While an accounting major at Iowa State University, Lacey began her career with Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation in 1992 as an accounting intern and was later promoted to several positions, including CFO in 2009. Since 2013, she has served as Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation's executive vice president and corporate treasurer in addition to her Aspire duties. Lacey holds a bachelor's degree in financial management from Upper Iowa University.