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Leasepath believes in fostering a culture of excellence through continuous learning and professional growth. The company is proud to showcase six of its teammates that crossed their finish lines in 2023 earning their Certified Lease & Finance... Read Story
January 19, 2024, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announce 19 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Carrie Bell, CLFP – Vice President, Operations Manager, U.S. Bank... Read Story
June 12, 2023, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation has completed the second printing of the ninth edition of The Certified Lease & Finance Professionals’ Handbook which is now available for purchase via the Foundation’s website:... Read Story
March 27, 2023, 07:18 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 12 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Noah Barnard, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, Project Manager, First... Read Story
March 06, 2023, 07:20 AM


The CLFP Foundation lost one of its board members this past weekend, Larry “Last Chance” LaChance, CLFP, President at Bankers Capital. Just two weeks ago, he was with us in Arizona at our board retreat and told everyone about what a special time he... Read Story
February 01, 2023, 07:25 AM


American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (AACFB) lost one of its biggest cheerleaders and a former board member, Rosanne Wilson, on Dec. 8.Rosanne founded 1st Independent Leasing in 1990. Prior to that she spent 12 years with Transamerica... Read Story
December 16, 2022, 07:12 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that 15 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Nicholas Balzer, CLFP – Credit Analyst, Vision... Read Story
August 17, 2022, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that 16 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Chase Aiken, CLFP – President, Merrick Equipment... Read Story
July 18, 2022, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 17 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: John Bender, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, Program Manager... Read Story
June 27, 2022, 07:23 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that the Foundation added 14 more CLFPs and Associates. The following individuals successfully passed the eight-hour exam: Bryan Anderson, CLFP – Portfolio Manager, Northland... Read Story
May 16, 2022, 07:22 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced DLL added 14 CLFPs after it hosted another Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP) in April. Upon completion of the class, the following individuals successfully passed... Read Story
May 02, 2022, 07:20 AM


Brad Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer at Channel, announced three team members recently passed the Certified Lease & Finance Professional eight-hour online CLFP exam, including: Jean Blakely-Cook, CLFP – Loss Mitigation... Read Story
April 12, 2022, 07:18 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 18 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are:Jean Blakeley-Cook, CLFP – Loss Mitigation Recovery Specialist... Read Story
March 29, 2022, 07:18 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 16 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam, have passed. They are: José Albertorio Matos, CLFP – Relationship Manager, Commercial Equipment... Read Story
March 02, 2022, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 14 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Christopher Boire, CLFP – AVP, SR Underwriter, Alliance Funding... Read Story
January 18, 2022, 07:22 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 41 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Krishna Agrawal, CLFP – Relationship Manager, City National Bank Parker... Read Story
September 27, 2021, 07:22 AM


The Certified Lease and Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced the 2021 Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence during a 15-minute celebratory “CLFP Day” virtual call with nearly 300 CLFPs and Associates in attendance. The award was presented to... Read Story
September 07, 2021, 07:20 AM


KLC Financial announced that two more members of its team have become Certified Lease & Finance Professionals (CLFPs), bringing the staff’s total to 15 members of 28 total staff with KLC.Mike Sulava, Business Development, and Griffin Lefeber, a... Read Story
August 10, 2021, 07:18 AM


Channel Partners Capital, LLC recognizes five team members who recently sat for and successful passed the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) eight-hour online CLFP exam. These individuals contribute a diverse set of cross-functional... Read Story
June 09, 2021, 07:18 AM


Bob Rinaldi has added to his Leasing Avenues blog a video interview with Reid Raykovich, Executive Director of the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation. The past several years, the industry has been hearing a lot about the CLFP... Read Story
June 02, 2021, 07:20 AM


LTi Technology Solutions (LTi) announced three of LTi’s employees recently gained their Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) designation. David Hayes, Brock Hansen and Alex Bryson have achieved their CLFP, the industry’s most rigorous... Read Story
May 20, 2021, 07:12 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation reached a new milestone, and its membership is now greater than 1,000. The Board of Directors is pleased to announce 57 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam... Read Story
May 14, 2021, 07:25 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 17 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Chris Byrnes, CLFP – Vice President, Ascentium Capital LLC Colleen Daniels... Read Story
March 15, 2021, 07:25 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that seven individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam, have passed, including the first CLFP in Africa. They are: Todd Chase, CLFP – Senior Vice... Read Story
February 01, 2021, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced the 2021 CLFP Board of Directors, including those who have been selected to serve on the Executive Committee as Officers.  They are:Officers President: Nathan Gibbons, CLFP –... Read Story
January 25, 2021, 07:18 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 17 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Andrew Belliveau, CLFP – Director, Business Capital and Capital Equipment... Read Story
December 30, 2020, 07:26 AM


Four Oakmont Capital Services professionals achieved the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) designation awarded by the CLFP Foundation, joining 15 of their colleagues who also hold the title.The CLFP is the preeminent credential for... Read Story
November 04, 2020, 07:18 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 22 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Vanessa Andel, CLFP – Vice President of Operations, Commercial Fleet... Read Story
October 28, 2020, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 24 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam. They are: Christopher Bakos, CLFP – Senior Vice President, Univest Capital, Inc. Russell Bass, CLFP –... Read Story
September 28, 2020, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced the 2020 Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence during the CLFP Celebration Day, and officially presented it to Andrew Eller, CLFP, of First American Equipment Finance (FAEF) during... Read Story
September 14, 2020, 07:17 AM


  On Aug. 20, almost 250 Certified Lease & Finance Professionals (CLFPs) and Associates across the globe gathered to celebrate their designation. Due to COVID-19, the event was changed from several local gatherings to one 15-minute Zoom “Cheers”... Read Story
August 31, 2020, 07:14 AM


Due to COVID-19, two previously scheduled in-person Academies for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP), were moved to an online format. The first was hosted by U.S. Bank Equipment Finance in May and the second by Arvest Equipment Finance this... Read Story
June 22, 2020, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 19 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Jeremiah Branham, CLFP – Senior Underwriting Analyst, Key Equipment... Read Story
April 06, 2020, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation’s Executive Director and Board of Directors announced that the eighth edition of The Certified Lease & Finance Professionals’ Handbook is now available for purchase.Deborah Reuben, CLFP... Read Story
March 23, 2020, 07:15 AM


Odessa has partnered with the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation to expand industry training in the equipment leasing and finance sector globally.The CLFP Foundation has been delivering excellence in upskilling the industry for... Read Story
February 25, 2020, 07:23 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 35 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam, have passed. Included in this group is the first CLFP residing in India, Shrirang Tambe. The latest... Read Story
December 18, 2019, 07:18 AM


IDS, a leading provider of asset finance and origination technology, announced nine of its team members have successfully completed the required coursework and passed the certification testing to receive their Certified Lease & Finance Professional... Read Story
November 07, 2019, 07:15 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 53 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Nathan Bash, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, Project Manager, First... Read Story
November 06, 2019, 07:15 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation presented the 2019 Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence to Rob Boyer, CLFP, at the NEFA Fall Funding Symposium in Atlanta, GA.The award was created in 2012 to acknowledge the CLFP who has... Read Story
October 18, 2019, 07:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced all nine leasing professionals from Stryker recently passed the CLFP exam after the company hosted a private Academy late last month. The newest CLFPs and Associates... Read Story
September 25, 2019, 07:09 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 10 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam, have passed. The new CLFPs are: Nerio Gonzalez Sanchez, CLFP – Vice President of Credit and... Read Story
August 20, 2019, 07:15 AM


David Normandin, CLFP, President and CEO of Wintrust Specialty Finance (WSF), announced 100 percent of the WSF team are Certified Lease & Finance Professionals.Last month Chelsea Wood, CLFP, WSF Funding Manager, and Jodie Masciola, CLFP, WSF Credit... Read Story
June 13, 2019, 07:10 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 69 individuals who sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam during the months of April and May have successfully passed. They are: Omar Ali, CLFP – Senior Credit Analyst... Read Story
May 28, 2019, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 37 individuals who sat for the CLFP exam following two private Academies for Lease & Finance Professionals hosted by Stearns Bank, N.A., have successfully passed. They... Read Story
May 06, 2019, 07:15 AM


KLC Financial, Inc. announced Shannon Smith, CLFP, has been promoted to Chief Credit Officer. Smith started with KLC Financial in 2008 as Credit Manager. He has worked his way up, most recently as Vice President of Credit and Operations in which he... Read Story
May 01, 2019, 07:25 AM


Recently, six Oakmont Capital Services professionals achieved the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) designation awarded by the CLFP Foundation, joining seven of their colleagues who already hold the title.The CLFP is the preeminent... Read Story
April 25, 2019, 07:04 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation’s Executive Director and Board of Directors announced the seventh edition of The Certified Lease & Finance Professionals’ Handbook is available for purchase.Deb Reuben, CLFP, President of... Read Story
April 23, 2019, 07:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 26 individuals who sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam during the recent months have passed. They are: Ryan Anthony, CLFP – Business Development Manager – Vendor... Read Story
December 10, 2018, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation presented the 2018 Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence to Deb Reuben, CLFP, at the ELFA Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ.  The award was created to acknowledge the CLFP who has contributed... Read Story
November 15, 2018, 07:15 AM


First American Equipment Finance announced 106 of its colleagues have earned the Certified Lease and Finance Professional (CLFP) designation. More CLFPs work at First American than anywhere else in the world, the company said. There are 637 CLFPs in... Read Story
November 13, 2018, 06:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced the 2019 CLFP Board of Directors. They are: Sudhir Amembal, CLFP – Amembal & Halladay Todd Buzard, CPA, CLFP – First American Equipment Finance Andrew Eller, CLFP – First... Read Story
October 26, 2018, 07:10 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 40 individuals who sat through the 8-hour online CLFP exam during the months of July and August, have successfully passed. They are: April Beamenderfer, CLFP – Leasing... Read Story
August 29, 2018, 07:10 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced there are 19 new commercial equipment finance professionals who recently passed the eight-hour online exam. The majority of the new CLFPs are from the two most recent Academies... Read Story
June 11, 2018, 07:17 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation Executive Director and Board of Directors announced the sixth edition of The Certified Lease & Finance Professionals’ Handbook is now available for purchase through the foundation’s website... Read Story
June 04, 2018, 07:10 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation Board of Directors announced there are 38 new equipment finance professionals who recently gained the CLFP Designation. The majority of the new CLFPs are from the internally hosted Academy... Read Story
May 02, 2018, 07:05 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that twenty-one equipment finance professionals recently passed the 8-hour industry examination.  16 of these individuals passed after attending... Read Story
December 13, 2017, 07:05 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation presented the 2017 Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence to Brian Schonfeld, CLFP at the NEFA Fall Funding Symposium in Atlanta, GA.  The award was created to acknowledge the CLFP who has... Read Story
October 27, 2017, 07:10 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that 22 individuals who sat for the 8-hour web-based exam have passed. The CLFP Foundation anticipates breaking the 500-member mark prior to 2018 which is the highest... Read Story
October 20, 2017, 07:00 AM


Tamarack & Reuben Creative team up to deliver a guide demystifying the Equipment Finance Software landscape.  The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of the software applications generally used to run an equipment finance business.  This... Read Story
September 11, 2017, 07:00 AM


Ascentium Capital proudly hosted an Academy for Lease and Finance Professionals (ALFP) in Dover, New Hampshire. The ALFP is an intensive three-day event designed to prepare individuals for the Certified Lease and Finance Professional (CLFP) exam. The... Read Story
September 06, 2017, 06:37 AM


On August 24, 2017, Certified Lease & Finance Professionals (CLFPs) across the country gathered to celebrate their designation. The celebration kicked off earlier in the month when First American Equipment Finance prepared and served a meal at the... Read Story
August 31, 2017, 07:06 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that David Gill has become the first Australian CLFP.  Gill is the CEO of the Commercial Asset Finance Brokers Association of Australia (CAFBA) and has been working with the CLFP... Read Story
August 16, 2017, 06:51 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that 17 individuals who attended the last two Academies for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP) have passed the 8-hour exam.  The first ALFP was in June and was... Read Story
August 02, 2017, 07:05 AM


Beacon Funding announced that numerous employees from several departments have attended the Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals. Six team members have passed the exam distinguishing them as Certified Lease & Finance Professionals. By taking the... Read Story
June 12, 2017, 07:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 25 individuals who sat through the 8-hour online CLFP exam during the month of May, have successfully passed.  They are: Mark Belanger, CLFP – Executive Vice... Read Story
May 31, 2017, 07:09 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that the 15 individuals who recently sat through the 8-hour online CLFP exam, have successfully passed.  Six attended the most recent Academy for Lease & Finance... Read Story
April 20, 2017, 07:08 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 15 individuals recently sat through and passed the 8-hour online CLFP exam. Thirteen of them attended the most recent Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals hosted by... Read Story
March 03, 2017, 07:08 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 7 individuals who recently sat through the 8-hour online CLFP exam have passed.  The newest CLFPs are: Briana Allen, CLFP – Funding Operations Manager, Allegiant Partners... Read Story
January 30, 2017, 06:59 AM


International Decision Systems (IDS) and KLC Financial announced their co-sponsorship of the upcoming Academy for Lease and Finance Professionals (ALFP) certification training.The ALFP three-day training and certification program, sponsored by IDS... Read Story
January 11, 2017, 07:02 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that 11 individuals who recently sat through the 8-hour online CLFP exam have passed – 9 attended the Academy for Lease and Finance Professionals (ALFP) in Denver... Read Story
December 05, 2016, 07:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is proud to announce that Todd Buzard, CLFP, CPA of First American Equipment Finance was awarded the annual Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence.  The award was created to acknowledge the CLFP... Read Story
October 04, 2016, 07:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that four individuals who sat through the 8-hour online CLFP exam have passed: Don Cosenza, CLFP – North Mill Equipment Finance, Chief Marketing Officer Randy Hollowell, CLFP... Read Story
July 08, 2016, 07:08 AM


The Chris Walker Education Fund Board of Trustees is now accepting grant applications. Applications will be accepted through July 31st.  The fund will award a total of $10,000 in grants to be distributed in August.The award will be split up into two... Read Story
June 28, 2016, 07:00 AM


First American Equipment Finance and the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that the 14 individuals from First American Equipment Finance who sat through the 8-hour online CLFP exam have passed; they are:    Sarah... Read Story
June 06, 2016, 07:04 AM


Ivory Consulting Corporation announced that all seven employees who attended the two day Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals and who took the Certified Lease & Finance Professional Foundation (CLFP) examination are now certified.  They... Read Story
June 02, 2016, 06:40 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that added eight members during the month of March. They are: Skylar Crane, CLFP – Celtic Commercial Finance, National Accounts Manager Brent Dunbar, CLFP –... Read Story
April 05, 2016, 07:26 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that it has added another 10 members for a total of 19 new members in the first two months of 2016 alone. The 10 newest CLFPs: Shawn Brady, CLFP – Provident... Read Story
February 29, 2016, 07:20 AM


Allegiant Partners Incorporated released a video highlighting the advantages of promoting the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) designation, especially with its newest generation of professionals.“The best and brightest in our industry... Read Story
February 08, 2016, 07:11 AM


The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association and the CLFP Foundation announced a joint collaboration to support and advance the Certified Lease & Finance Professional credential, the preeminent designation for equipment finance professionals.... Read Story
February 02, 2016, 07:18 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation recently held its first Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP) of 2016. The event was hosted by Stearns Bank in Albany, MN and all eight of the individuals who sat for the exam at... Read Story
January 22, 2016, 07:05 AM


Bravo Capital announced that one of its team members, Leslie A. Brown, has been appointed to the Certified Lease & Financing Professionals Board of Directors. The CLFP Foundation administers the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP)... Read Story
December 15, 2015, 07:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation recently held its fourth Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP) of 2015. The event was hosted by GreatAmerica Financial Services and all twelve of the individuals who sat for the... Read Story
November 23, 2015, 07:06 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is very pleased to announce the 2016 CLFP Board of Directors.  They are: Leslie Brown, CLFP – Bravo Capital Eric Bunnell, CLFP – Arvest Equipment Finance Andrew Eller, CLFP – First... Read Story
November 16, 2015, 07:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation recently held its third Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP). The event was hosted by First American Equipment Finance and all of the individuals who sat for the exam at the... Read Story
August 28, 2015, 07:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that two individuals who recently sat for the eight-hour exam successfully passed. They are: Ann Holder, Vice President – Leasing, Bank of the Ozarks Kristen Edwards... Read Story
July 27, 2015, 07:03 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation recently held its second Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP).  The three-day event was hosted by Ascentium Capital LLC and sixteen out of the eighteen individuals who sat for... Read Story
July 10, 2015, 07:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that the nine individuals from First American Equipment Finance who sat through the 8-hour CLFP exam have passed; they are:    Nick Baxter, CLFP – Assistant Vice... Read Story
June 08, 2015, 07:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation held its first Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP) earlier this month.  The three-day event was hosted by Banc of California and ten individuals successfully passed the CLFP... Read Story
May 28, 2015, 06:19 AM


“The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is deeply honored to receive almost $7,000 from the NEFA’s Chris Walker Educational Fund (CWEF),” said Brian Schonfeld, CLFP President of the CLFP Board of Directors.  “As Chris was a... Read Story
May 15, 2015, 06:33 AM


The Board of Directors of the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that three individuals who recently sat for the 8-hour CLFP exam at First American Equipment Finance passed.  They are: Jennifer Vanegas... Read Story
April 27, 2015, 07:02 AM


The Board of Directors of the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that all four individuals who recently sat for the CLFP exam at Northland Capital Financial Services, LLC passed.  They are: Eric Hurd... Read Story
April 17, 2015, 07:00 AM