Mark Jacobs

Account Manager / Customer Advocate at Stride Funding

Mark Jacobs has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Mark is currently the Founder of Relephant Education, a position they have held since August 2018. In addition, they are an Account Manager at Stride Funding since February 2023.

Previously, Mark worked as a member of the Student Experience Team at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, from October 2021 to November 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Operations Officer at Humanity Rising, a Chicago-based nonprofit, from August 2015 to August 2018.

Mark also has leadership experience as the CEO of Scholarship Strategies from June 2010 to December 2016, and as the President & CEO of Connections SG from November 2007 to August 2009. Mark held the position of Vice President at Goal Financial from September 2004 to April 2007, and was the National Sales Director at Student Trust from March 2002 to September 2004.

Early in their career, Mark worked as a Director at Sallie Mae from June 1998 to December 2001, and as the National Director of Angel Tree at Prison Fellowship from August 2009 to June 2010.

Overall, Mark Jacobs has a wide range of experience in various roles and industries, showcasing their adaptability and skills in leadership, operations, and sales.

Mark Jacobs has a Master of Science (MS) degree in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, which they obtained from 1987 to 1988. Prior to that, they attended Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis from 1980 to 1983, but the degree and field of study are not specified. In terms of additional certifications, Mark obtained several on LinkedIn, including "Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making" and "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers" in June 2021, as well as "Career Advice from Some of the Biggest Names in Business" and "Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself" in May 2021.

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  • Account Manager / Customer Advocate

    February, 2023 - present