The American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (AACFB) announced updates to its Board of Directors and Industry Advisory Council during the recent AACFB Annual Conference in Orlando. The association installed its new leadership team and welcomed new members to both groups.
The AACFB welcomed new Directors-at-Large Bradon Marshall of Marshall Capital Group and Greg Minsky of Pelagic Capital Corp. to the Board of Directors. Additionally, Kristi Darlington-Simmonds of instaCOVER, a subsidiary of One80 Intermediaries, was elected to the AACFB Industry Advisory Council. These individuals bring valuable expertise, leadership and fresh perspectives to the organization.
The 2026–2027 AACFB Board of Directors includes:
Officers
President — Katie Baker CLFP, MC2 Finance
President-Elect — Troy Vosberg CLFP, Finance Scope
Vice President — Ishmael McGhee, Equitable Commercial Lending Group
Immediate Past President — Kalah Sprabeary CLFP, HUB Funding Solutions
Secretary/Treasurer — Paul Bosley, Business Finance Depot
Directors-at-Large
Bradon Marshall, Marshall Capital Group
Greg Minsky, Pelagic Capital Corporation
Liz Poventud, Innovative Capital Corp
The 2026–2027 Industry Advisory Council includes:
Chair — Ariel Stich, Stearns Bank
Tina Cawthorn CLFP, Orange Commercial Credit
Kristi Darlington-Simmonds, instaCOVER, a Subsidiary of One80 Intermediaries
Scott Stone, Avtech Capital
Kit West, 360 Equipment Finance
The AACFB Industry Advisory Council provides guidance, industry insight, and expertise in support of the association and its members. The organization welcomed Kristi Darlington-Simmonds to the council, and also extended its deep appreciation to John Boettigheimer with 4 Hour Funding for his dedicated service as he concluded his term on the council.
While excited to welcome Bradon Marshall and Greg Minsky to the Board of Directors, the organization also paid tribute to Past President, Roderick Knoll CLFP, who passed away in February after a courageous battle with cancer. Roderick served with integrity and passion, and his impact on the AACFB will not be forgotten.