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Michael Dunlap
Founder at
NELNET, INC.
Net worth: 899 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Michael S.
Dunlap was the founder of Nelnet Bank, Inc., founded in 1996, where the title held was Chairman.
Mr. Dunlap is also the founder of Nelnet, Inc...
Current jobs include Chairman at Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank (Manchester, Iowa) since 2013; Director at Farmers & Merchants Investment, Inc. (Lincoln, Nebraska) since 2013; Director at Agile Sports Technologies, Inc.; Director at University of Nebraska Foundation; Director at First Northeast Bank of Nebraska; Director at BankFirst (Norfolk, Nebraska); Director at Capitol Casualty Co. since 2009; Director at Union Bank & Trust; Director at UberSense, Inc.; Director at the University of Nebraska College of Law; Director at Jeffrey S.
Raikes School of Computer Science & Management; Member-President Community Council at Union College (Nebraska) since 2013; Member at Nebraska State Bar Association.
Former jobs include Director at Linweld, Inc. and Director at Union Bank NA (Gilbert, Arizona).
Education includes undergraduate degree from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1986 and graduate degree from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1988.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NELNET INCORPORATION 60.79% | 2026-03-30 | 6,479,771 ( 60.79% ) | 846 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
NELNET, INC. CLASS A 1.59% | 2026-03-30 | 402,205 ( 1.59% ) | 53 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Michael Dunlap active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NELNET, INC. | Founder | - |
Agile Sports Technologies, Inc.
 Agile Sports Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops sports performance analysis and video technology solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management
 Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
University of Nebraska College of Law
 University of Nebraska College of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Union Bank & Trust
 Union Bank & Trust Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides state chartered banking services | Director/Board Member | - |
First Northeast Bank of Nebraska
 First Northeast Bank of Nebraska Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Director/Board Member | - |
UberSense, Inc.
 UberSense, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Creates mobile video solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank (Manchester, Iowa)
 Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank (Manchester, Iowa) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Chairman | 2012-12-31 |
Farmers & Merchants Investment, Inc. (Lincoln, Nebraska)
 Farmers & Merchants Investment, Inc. (Lincoln, Nebraska) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides state chartered banking services | Director/Board Member | 1994-12-31 |
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Former positions of Michael Dunlap
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Training of Michael Dunlap
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
72
1st degree connections
18
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
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Nelnet, Inc.
 Nelnet, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a student loan servicing company | Finance |
Farmers & Merchants Investment, Inc. (Lincoln, Nebraska)
Farmers & Merchants Investment, Inc. (Lincoln, Nebraska) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides state chartered banking services | Finance |
Agile Sports Technologies, Inc.
Agile Sports Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops sports performance analysis and video technology solutions | Technology Services |
Union College (Nebraska)
 Union College (Nebraska) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Linweld, Inc.
 Linweld, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Provides and distributes specialty and industrial gases | Process Industries |
University of Nebraska Foundation
 University of Nebraska Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Nebraska State Bar Association
 Nebraska State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional organization for lawyers and judges | Commercial Services |
First Northeast Bank of Nebraska
First Northeast Bank of Nebraska Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
BankFirst (Norfolk, Nebraska)
 BankFirst (Norfolk, Nebraska) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank (Manchester, Iowa)
Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank (Manchester, Iowa) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Capitol Casualty Co.
 Capitol Casualty Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance agency and brokerage services | Finance |
Union Bank NA (Gilbert, Arizona)
 Union Bank NA (Gilbert, Arizona) Major BanksFinance Operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank | Finance |
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln
 The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Union Bank & Trust
Union Bank & Trust Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides state chartered banking services | Finance |
UberSense, Inc.
UberSense, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Creates mobile video solutions | Technology Services |
University of Nebraska College of Law
University of Nebraska College of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management
Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Nelnet Bank, Inc.
 Nelnet Bank, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered bank | Finance |
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