Mike Saunders

Director of Military and Consumer Protection

Mike Saunders joined Veterans Education Success in July 2018. As Director of Military and Consumer Protection, Mike leads our consumer protection policy work, including servicemembers’ protections under the Military Lending Act and Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, and veterans’ student loan rights.

Mike brings professional experience as a long-time policy advocate for veterans at The Retired Enlisted Association. As Deputy Legislative Director for 8 years at The Retired Enlisted Association, Mike represented the interests of retired enlisted personnel before Congress on tax issues, consumer issues, and veterans benefits.

A third generation member of the Army, Mike served in the Army from 1999 to 2001, in Bravo Company 166 Armored, the 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Hood, the oldest tank regiment in the Army.

Mike has degrees in history and economics from William & Mary College in Virginia, and a law degree from University of Richmond.