On Monday, October 16, the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority/Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation announced Gene Hutchins as the new Executive Director/CEO, succeeding Carl Rollins, who is retiring December 31. Hutchins will begin his new position on November 27, and will take over for Rollins effective January 1. Hutchins has over 38 years experience in post-secondary education and student assistance related management, and previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of the New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority for 22 years. He is currently the Board Chair of the Education Finance Council.