David Michael Albers is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector, currently serving as Chief Privacy Officer for Federal Student Aid at the U.S. Department of Education since September 2019. Previous roles include Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Federal Student Aid, President of Revenue Connections LLC from 2016 to 2019, and Vice President of Global Account Management at Altisource Portfolio Solutions, where significant revenue growth was achieved. Albers has a history of leadership in various organizations, such as creating an asset management company during the mortgage crisis and launching a private equity-backed specialty finance company. An educational background includes a BS & BA in Finance and French from Florida State University and an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology.