As executive vice president for corporate development, Larry A. Lutz supports the development and execution of Strada’s strategic partnership and mergers and acquisitions initiatives. Lutz also supports the growth and development of Strada’s affiliate organizations as a board member or chair and strategic advisor. He served as CEO of Strada affiliate Education at Work from 2016 to 2019.
Before joining USA Funds, Strada’s predecessor organization, in 2013, Lutz was chief executive officer of WiseChoice Brands, a Jacksonville, Florida-based creator of online college and career planning tools and resources.
Lutz has 25 years of experience in education finance, serving in executive leadership roles with First Marblehead Corp., Career College Loan Co., Educaid/First Union, and Student Loan Funding Corp.
Lutz is a graduate of Colorado College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English.