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, Assistant Vice President – Credit, Ascentium Capital LLC

When asked why Ms. Holder pursued the designation, she stated, “After two decades in the leasing business I decided it was time to earn the Certified Lease & Finance Professional designation because I wanted to stand out for having the knowledge and skills to deliver value to my customers. Earning the CLFP was an additional step in my continuous career development.”

Ascentium Capital LLC now employs the third largest number of CLFPs and CLFP Associates at 14, behind First American Equipment Finance (41) and Financial Pacific Leasing (21).

The CLFP designation identifies an individual as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers, and peers in the equipment finance industry. There are currently 271 Certified Lease & Finance Professionals and Associates throughout the world.