Zachery Gries

Prior to joining College Coach, Zachery Gries began his professional career in a financial aid office. He started at Loras College as a project coordinator helping the financial aid department implement new technology. He later became Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Admissions where he helped implement and assess the first year merit scholarship model, counseled students and families through loans, financial aid applications, study abroad, and loan debt. He was later promoted to Director of Financial Aid where he continued to work with the first year and returning student aid programs and reviewed appeals and negotiations. Zachery has a Master’s Degree in Business and Analytics from Loras College.