The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 20 individuals have recently earned their CLFP designation after successfully passing the online proctored CLFP Exam. The newest CLFPs represent a wide range of companies and roles across the equipment finance industry, reflecting a shared commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards. They are:
1. Develyn Butler CLFP – Fraud Investigator, Stearns Bank
2. Saima Hawley CLFP – Controller, KLC Financial, Inc.
3. Jackeline Hernandez Bravo CLFP – Business Development Officer, Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC
4. Jesse Jaskolka CLFP – Manager, Litigation & Asset Management, Stearns Bank
5. Maggie Jensen CLFP – Credit Analyst II, Stearns Bank
6. Corey Kalinoski CLFP – Product Manager, Northteq
7. Christina Keilly CLFP – Operations Coordinator, Quality Equipment Finance
8. Bray MacIntosh CLFP – Senior Usage Portfolio Administrator, Stryker
9. Brittany Malone CLFP – Senior Account Manager, Stearns Bank
10. Alicia Moening CLFP – Account Manager, Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC
11. EJ Montgomery CLFP – Associate Manager, Financing Services, Stryker
12. Ellen Mueterthies CLFP – Principal, Portfolio Solutions, JDR Solutions, Inc.
13. Hailey Nathe CLFP – Account Manager, Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC
14. Alyson Och CLFP – Senior Credit Analyst, Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC
15. Jessica Ostendorf CLFP – Senior Funding Specialist, Stearns Bank
16. Laura Salzl, CLFP – Customer Service Specialist, Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC
17. Ryan Schumann CLFP – Broker Account Manager, Stearns Bank
18. Ashley Stangler CLFP – Post Close Documentation Specialist II, Stearns Bank
19. Alexandria Vergatos CLFP – Account Executive, JDR Solutions, Inc.
20. Miranda Vosburg CLFP – Vendor Review & Compliance Manager, Ameris Bank
Montgomery shares, “For me, pursuing the CLFP designation was about more than adding a credential; it was about embracing the mindset of being a forever learner. The CLFP challenged me to grow, sharpen my expertise, and hold myself to the highest standards in our industry. I believe growth is contagious, and my hope is that by continuing to invest in my own development, I can encourage others to pursue their goals as well. Learning doesn’t stop at a milestone. It is something we carry with us every day.”
The CLFP designation represents the highest standard of knowledge and integrity in equipment finance, uniting professionals who are committed to advancing the industry through excellence and continued learning. There are currently Certified Lease & Finance Professionals and Associates located throughout the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, India, Pakistan, Africa, New Zealand and Australia.