Our Vision

We believe in education. We believe in finding ways to provide more access to education for more people. Sure, we write code and study compliance and provide support for lenders, but it's all in service to people who are out there every day working hard to make their lives better. To make the world better.

Our Story

1995

The beginning

It's 1995. Applying for a student loan involves filling out lengthy paper forms, attaching documentation and physically mailing it or dropping it off in-person at your school. Without real-time online databases, getting a financial aid award letter or having loan funds disbursed could take several weeks. With the Internet growing rapidly and becoming available to more and more people, Damien Elias and Sondra Wolfe realize that there has to be a better way. From a basement in Carlisle, PA, they create "American Tuition Finance" offering a fully online student loan application and a decision in 60 seconds!
The company would soon be renamed to "CampusDoor".

2000

First Loan

In partnership with Key Bank, CampusDoor originates its first student loan.
2006

Lehman Brothers

Now a fast growing company with 90 employees, CampusDoor is acquired by financial services giant Lehman Brothers. CampusDoor grows rapidly to over 500 employees with offices in multiple locations.
2008

Lehman Brothers

CampusDoor temporarily shuts down after Lehman Brothers collapses and files for bankruptcy.
2009

White-Label Loan Programs

After more than a year of intensive design, coding and testing, CampusDoor announces full multi-lender, white-label loan programs. CampusDoor is no longer a lender offering its own private student loans, but a platform that enables financial institutions to efficiently operate their student loan programs online.
2017

Incenter

CampusDoor becomes part of the Incenter family of companies.
2020

Remote First

As a result of the pandemic, CampusDoor becomes a remote first company. We discover that with the appropriate guidance and training, people don't need to be in an office to be successful. While we love meeting up with our colleagues, working from home, flexibility and geographic diversity become a way of life.
2021

York, PA

CampusDoor moves its headquarters from Carlisle to York, PA.
2024

Mechanicsburg

CampusDoor moves its headquarters from York to Mechanicsburg, PA.
2026

HESC Acquires CampusDoor

Backed with over five decades of student loan servicing, software, and education finance experience, Higher Education Servicing Corporation (HESC) is the ideal partner to help power CampusDoor into the future.

Our Leadership Team

Peter Zandvoort

Peter Zandvoort

Interim President and CTO
Peter Zandvoort

Peter Zandvoort

Interim President and Chief Technology Officer

As Interim President and Chief Technology Officer, Peter is responsible for driving the company's growth and performance by cultivating an environment where the entire team can do their best work and enabling our partners to offer products that empower students and their families. He provides strategic leadership across Infrastructure, Applications, and Data, ensuring the organization delivers innovative, secure, and high-performing solutions that exceed client expectations and support student success.

Outside of the office, Peter spends much of his time with his wife and two sons and usually has a small building or remodeling project going on.

Peter joined CampusDoor in 1997 as a programmer, developing the very first iteration of the platform. A native of the Netherlands, he holds a B.S. in Hardware Engineering from The Hague University of Applied Sciences.

Ryan Arndt

Ryan Arndt

SVP, Governance
Ryan Arndt

Ryan Arndt

SVP, Governance

Ryan is the Vice President of Governance. Before stepping into his current role, Ryan led the compliance team.

In his role, Ryan is responsible for verifying and assessing environmental controls and monitoring regulatory and contractual compliance. Ryan lends a compliance view to software design and serves as an internal consultant for process implementation. Ryan also supports clients' compliance resources during program implementation and subsequent audits, helping them navigate the system and derive efficient and compliant solutions.

In the office, Ryan can be spotted playing board games with the developers at lunch, sharing laughs with colleagues after hours, and navigating his unique organizational system for the exact right piece of information for the conversation at hand. Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys traveling with his family to unique and far-flung places.

Ryan previously worked as a risk analyst at banks in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Ryan is an attorney licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania. He earned his B.A. from George Washington University and his J.D./M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University.

Billy Davis

Billy Davis

SVP, Client and Product Management
Billy Davis

Billy Davis

SVP, Client and Product Management

Billy is the Vice President of Client and Product Management. Prior to serving in that role, he held a myriad of positions all centered around assisting our clients and their products. Billy is responsible for ensuring that our lenders are satisfied with their existing products, assisting lenders with program modifications, and helping new lenders get to market with their programs.

When in the office, Billy can be found making colleagues laugh with his dry, sarcastic sense of humor. A huge fan of video gaming and sports, Billy is always eager to talk about the NBA, NFL, and a wide genre of video games. Extra bonus points for those who appreciate/adore Dirk Nowitzki and Aaron Rodgers as much as he does! Outside of the office, Billy enjoys gaming with friends, playing almost any sport, as well as hanging out with family and friends. As an added bonus he is always eager to talk student loans with anyone who will listen.

Prior to joining CampusDoor in 2014, Billy received his B. A. in History from Shippensburg University.

Bryanna Hockenberry

Bryanna Hockenberry

SVP, Operations
Bryanna Hockenberry

Bryanna Hockenberry

SVP, Operations

Bryanna Hockenberry has combined her passion for both customer-centric services and technology-based solutions in her role as SVP, Operations. In her role, Bryanna is responsible for analyzing CampusDoor's product offerings and identifying opportunities for software and business process improvements. In addition to focusing on promoting a best-in-class borrower experience by pursuing technological efficiency, Bryanna also provides leadership for CampusDoor's customer service and processing team. Bryanna also provides leadership for the CampusDoor Activities Team, where team members plan and coordinate activities to promote social engagement and a positive work culture.

When things get busy, you will find her cheering on the team as they work diligently to meet their goals. Whether that is trying to meet project deadlines or delivering great customer service, she makes it a goal to ensure the team feels empowered and supported every day. Outside of work, you will find her spending her spare time either reading a good book or enjoying the company of her family and loved ones. Bryanna started at CampusDoor more than ten years ago as a multi-year summer seasonal employee while obtaining her B.S. in Clinical Counseling from Kutztown University.

Elise Miller

Elise Miller

SVP, Application Development
Elise Miller

Elise Miller

SVP, Application Development

Elise is the Senior Vice President of Application Development and is passionate about bringing people, technology, and business goals together to deliver solutions that make a meaningful impact. She enjoys partnering with business leaders to turn ideas and challenges into practical, effective solutions. She is especially focused on guiding projects from planning through delivery, keeping teams aligned, and ensuring the work her team does supports both customers and the organization's long-term goals.

Elise holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Shippensburg University. Above all, she values the people she works with and strives to lead with openness, encourage new ideas, and help teams grow while delivering high-quality, business-critical applications.

Outside of work, Elise enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children. She also enjoys reading and making time for the things that matter most outside of work.

Kyle Benevit

Kyle Benevit

VP, Data Services
Kyle Benevit

Kyle Benevit

VP, Data Services

Kyle is the VP of Data Services and has been with CampusDoor since 2017. The Data Services team is responsible for ensuring every database within the company is functioning at peak performance, as well as providing insightful data to clients that will help drive the application process. Kyle believes that the decision-making process is driven by data therefore the more efficient and useful data that we can provide to our clients, the more effective each of the products will be.

Outside of the office, Kyle enjoys embarking on many adventures with his wife and two young kids. Kyle also enjoys coaching and playing volleyball as well as rooting for his favorite sports teams.

Fly Eagles Fly!

Dawn Lancaster

Dawn Lancaster

Chief of Staff
Dawn Lancaster

Dawn Lancaster

Chief of Staff

Dawn is the Chief of Staff for CampusDoor. Dawn partners closely with the President and leadership team to turn strategy into action, ensuring priorities remain aligned, decisions are executed effectively, and the organization is positioned to achieve its goals. With a focus on operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational effectiveness, she helps create the structure, communication, and momentum needed to support the company's continued growth and success.

Over the years, Dawn has developed deep institutional knowledge and a unique perspective on the business, making her a trusted advisor and connector across teams. She is passionate about bringing clarity to complexity, fostering collaboration, and helping people do their best work.

Outside of work, Dawn stays busy supporting her two sons — whether at an early-morning swim meet or an intense basketball game. As a recently retired military spouse, she appreciates opportunities to slow down and recharge, often spending her free time reading at the beach and enjoying the Florida sunshine.

Our Board of Directors

Stephanie Buduhan

Chairperson

Charles Kelley

Vice Chairperson

Jeff Davis

Director

Sara Parrish

Advisor