Chris Tuten is currently Vice President, Corporate Information Security at Sallie Mae.  In this role, Chris is responsible for information security operations as well as the security project management office.   Chris has over 24 years of Information Technology experience focusing primarily on Application Development, Project Management and Information Security.   His previous experience includes several years at GE - Aviation in Cincinnati, OH and USA Group in Fishers, IN.  Chris is a graduate of the University of Texas - Austin. 

Sallie Mae is the nation's leading saving, planning and paying for education company.  The company manages over $180 billion in education loans and serves 10 million student and parent customers.  Through Sallie Mae's Upromise program, 12 million members have earned more than $525 million in rewards to help pay for college.  In addition, the Upromise affliate manages more than $25 billion in 529 college-savings plans.