Title: Director of Product Management
Company: CSI
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Nicholas Hightree, director of product management at CSI, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in finance.
Mr. Hightree is the director of product management at CSI, a role he has held at the software company since 2024. In this capacity, he is responsible for assembling multiple proposals related to acquisitions and making strategic decisions from the board’s perspective. He also manages his entire team and explores various investment opportunities. Mr. Hightree’s expertise in commercial lending, servicing and process improvement has been instrumental in his success.
Before joining CSI, Mr. Hightree served as the director of digital lending product management at Velocity Solutions in Lincoln, Nebraska, from 2019 to 2025. During his tenure with Velocity Solutions, he played a pivotal role in enhancing digital lending solutions and driving product innovation. Mr. Hightree was credited with driving the strategic replatforming of Akouba to create a next-generation small business lending solution. He also established strong relationships with colleagues, financial institutions and regulatory bodies. Earlier, Mr. Hightree was a senior business consultant at Cloud Lending Solutions in Lincoln between 2018 and 2019. In this capacity, he served as a global consultant for loan origination, servicing, collections and charge-offs, collaborating with financial institutions in North America, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia and India.
Among other noteworthy roles, Mr. Hightree succeeded as an implementation manager at Fiserv Inc., a publicly traded global technology leader, from 2017 to 2018 after initially focusing on product development and market strategy as a senior product manager for the organization between 2014 and 2018. This position also saw him lead the acquisition of PC Lender, a notable accomplishment. Earlier in his career, Mr. Hightree was the business process leader of compliance and reporting at Nelnet from 2006 to 2014, where he led initiatives to improve compliance processes, including project delivery governance, hardware and software evaluations and client communication.
Mr. Hightree’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration from Doane University in 2013 and 2024, respectively. Additionally, he holds several professional designations, including a certified scrum product owner from Agile For All LLC, a situational leadership 2.0 certification from Blanchard, and a level six pragmatic marketing certification. Mr. Hightree’s extensive education and added credentials have influenced his ability to progress in his field.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Hightree is actively involved in civic organizations. He has been a dedicated volunteer with United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County since 2005 and Junior Achievement of Lincoln since 2013. He previously contributed his time to Special Olympics Nebraska from 2008 to 2014. These commitments reflect Mr. Hightree’s dedication to community service and social responsibility.
Reflecting on his decades of experience, Mr. Hightree admits his most notable achievement has been his integrity and desire to always treat others well. Respect is at the forefront of all he does, fostering a culture that breeds a positive working environment. Looking ahead, Mr. Hightree aims to continue adding value in the financial services industry by enhancing client service and improving internal processes. He recognizes the opportunity to bridge gaps in institutional knowledge and compliance understanding as experienced professionals retire. From a technology perspective, Mr. Hightree envisions uniting industry stakeholders to foster better relationships and facilitate progress.
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