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The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 14 individuals who recently sat through the online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Ryan Bass, CLFP – Systems Administration Manager, Navitas Credit Corp. Leighton... Read Story
April 22, 2024, 07:23 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that 21 individuals who recently sat through the online proctored CLFP Exam, have passed. They are: Amanda Brubaken, CLFP – Group Lead, Mitsubishi HC Capital... Read Story
March 25, 2024, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 12 individuals who recently sat through the online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Michael Burke, CLFP – Chief Executive Officer, Coex Capitals Tina Clark, CLFP –... Read Story
January 29, 2024, 07:05 AM


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 announced 10 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Marilyn Broyles, CLFP Associate – Quality and Compliance Specialist I... Read Story
December 18, 2023, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that 21 individuals who recently sat through the 8-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Howard Bailey, CLFP – Quality and Compliance Specialist... Read Story
December 04, 2023, 07:25 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 17 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Matthew Cantwell, CLFP – Regional Scorecard Management Consultant... Read Story
November 13, 2023, 07:22 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 26 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Kevin Agness, CLFP – Country Sales Manager - Healthcare, DLL Lori... Read Story
November 06, 2023, 07:22 AM


Building on the success of its academic outreach efforts, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (Foundation) announced the launch of Campus to Career, its newly enhanced platform of NextGen talent development programs. Campus to Career more... Read Story
October 23, 2023, 07:18 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 18 individuals who recently sat through the 8-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed.  They are: Syed Bilam Alam, CLFP – Implementation Consultant... Read Story
October 09, 2023, 07:15 AM


Certified Lease & Finance Professionals (CLFPs) across the country celebrated their designation with in-person celebrations across the country and a virtual toast together mid-afternoon. CLFP Day is an annual celebration that takes place on the last... Read Story
August 28, 2023, 07:25 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: Valerie Carwell, CLFP – Business Development Representative... Read Story
August 21, 2023, 07:22 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: Brooks Anderson, CLFP – Vendor Relations Supervisor, Stearns... Read Story
July 17, 2023, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 21 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed, including the first CLFP in Pakistan.  They are: Muhammad Arif, CLFP –... Read Story
June 26, 2023, 07:20 AM


APPROVE announced Finance Coordinator Mackenzie O’Connell has earned the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) credential. This industry-leading certification will enable O’Connell to bring a new level of knowledge to her work, assuring that... Read Story
June 20, 2023, 07:05 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 announced 15 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Caleb Bakos, CLFP – Equipment Finance Sales Executive, The Huntington... Read Story
May 30, 2023, 07:22 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: Lauren Baingo, CLFP – Program Manager, DLL Jenna Bioughnach, CLFP –... Read Story
May 15, 2023, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 20 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Timothy Appleget, CLFP – Director SAS Products, Tamarack Technology... Read Story
April 10, 2023, 07:22 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 Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 15 individuals who recently sat for the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Richard Blair, CLFP – Vice President, CIT a division of First... Read Story
January 23, 2023, 07:17 AM


Odessa, a global provider of technology solutions for asset finance, announced the launch of the digital Academy for Lease and Finance Professionals (ALFP) in partnership with the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation.The Odessa... Read Story
January 19, 2023, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced its 2023-2024 Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Lia Wax, CLFP is the Vice President of Operations at Financial Pacific Leasing and will serve as President of the Board.... Read Story
January 17, 2023, 07:22 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 17 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed it. They are: Eric Angleró, CLFP – Operations Manager, Commercial Equipment... Read Story
December 12, 2022, 07:23 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 20 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Michael Arida, CLFP – Credit and Syndications Manager, Beacon... Read Story
November 28, 2022, 07:23 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 25 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, passed. The newest members are: Katherine Baker, CLFP – President, MC2 Finance Karla Beran... Read Story
October 24, 2022, 07:22 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced during its Annual CLFP Day virtual celebration that Bob Teichman, Bob Fisher and John Rosenlund were honored with Lifetime Membership Awards. The award was created this year to... Read Story
September 19, 2022, 07:20 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 10 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: James Backoff, CLFP – Manager, Portfolio Administration... Read Story
September 12, 2022, 07:20 AM


The CLFP Foundation has named Candace Reinhart, CLFP, COO/CXO at CoreTech Leasing, the 2022 Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence Winner. The Cindy Spurdle Award was created in 2012 to acknowledge the CLFP who has contributed the most to the industry... Read Story
August 30, 2022, 07:22 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


AP Equipment Financing in January 2022 introduced a CLFP Prep Program to both AP and Tokyo Century USA employees with the purpose to prepare and teach the CLFP exam content to those interested in getting their CLFP designation. AP formed a CLFP... Read Story
July 22, 2022, 07:22 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


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 19 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Danielle Bonzer, CLFP – Account Executive, Northland Capital... Read Story
April 18, 2022, 07:24 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 Foundation announced that the ninth edition of The Certified Lease & Finance Professionals’ Handbook is now available for purchase on Amazon in a paperback version with a Kindle version available... Read Story
March 09, 2022, 07:20 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, the education and certifying body created to raise the industry standards among equipment leasing and financing professionals, announced the appointment of Melissa (Mel) Vinson, CLFP, as... Read Story
February 07, 2022, 07:23 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 17 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online-proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Patricia Boehl, CLFP – Senior Account Executive, DLL Drew Brown... Read Story
December 13, 2021, 07:20 AM


Channel Partners Capital, LLC, recognized five additional team members who recently sat for and successfully passed the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) eight-hour online CLFP exam. This group of individuals serve in a variety of roles... Read Story
October 05, 2021, 07:10 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


Last month, the CLFP Foundation partnered with TomorrowZone, a consulting firm specializing in technology and innovation, to shape the Future CLFP Candidate Experience. The virtual experience was designed and led by TomorrowZone CEO and founder... Read Story
July 12, 2021, 07:22 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


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced 18 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam, have passed. They are: George Cairncross, CLFP Associate – Account Executive, Lion Technology Finance... Read Story
June 07, 2021, 07:23 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


Most equipment leasing and finance companies have some form of cybersecurity defenses in place, but are still vulnerable to cyberattack due to the rapidly advancing tactics and techniques used by modern attackers, according to a new study, Cyber Risk... Read Story
May 10, 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


Independent technology and equipment lessor CoreTech Leasing, Inc. announced four of CoreTech Leasing’s professional services team, Amy Hall, Director of Lease Administration, Heather Broadwell, Lease Administrator, Jose Cortez, Accountant, and... Read Story
January 22, 2021, 07:10 AM


Independent technology and equipment lessor, CoreTech Leasing, Inc., announced that Candace Reinhart, CLFP, Sr. Vice President of Operations and Syndications at CoreTech Leasing, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Certified Lease &... Read Story
January 15, 2021, 07:17 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


Fleet Advantage announced that eight new designations were awarded to Fleet Advantage personnel through passing of the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) exam.The Credit Lease & Finance Professional exam is given by the Certified Lease &... Read Story
March 03, 2020, 07:00 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 43 individuals who recently sat through the eight-hour web-based CLFP exam, have passed. They are: Kawika Ahquin, CLFP – Finance Manager - Sales, Ascentium Capital... Read Story
March 02, 2020, 07:20 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


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


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 12 individuals who sat through the eight-hour online CLFP exam during the months of February and March 2019, have successfully passed. They are: Margaret Aniceto, CLFP... Read Story
March 25, 2019, 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


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation has scheduled the first five Academies for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP) for 2019.The ALFP is a three-day event designed to fully prepare an individual to sit for the CLFP exam... Read Story
November 07, 2018, 07:10 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation Executive Director and Board of Directors announced Shawn Halladay was presented an Honorary CLFP designation at the ELFA Annual Convention in Phoenix. Halladay is only the second... Read Story
October 31, 2018, 07:07 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 announced there are 19 new equipment finance professionals who gained the CLFP Designation in February and March.  Both exams were held after internal Academies for Lease... Read Story
March 21, 2018, 07:05 AM


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation has scheduled the first three Academies for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP) for 2018.  The ALFP is a three-day event designed to fully prepare an individual to sit for the CLFP exam... Read Story
January 09, 2018, 07:00 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 is proud to announce that last week, the 500th CLFP was added after Carol Virgin, Syndication Manager at CHG-Meridian passed the test.  Carol stated, “I am happy to have the opportunity to... Read Story
November 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


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


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


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 pleased to announce that 25 individuals who recently sat through the 8-hour online CLFP exam have passed – 21 of which attended the Academy for Lease and Finance Professionals (ALFP) in... Read Story
October 21, 2016, 07:11 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 is pleased to announce that five individuals who recently sat through the 8-hour online CLFP exam have passed: Michael Green, CLFP – Managing Partner, Dakota Financial, LLC Jill Molitor... Read Story
September 12, 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


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 announcef that fourteen individuals from First American Equipment Finance who sat through the 8-hour online CLFP exam have passed: Michael Berkman, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, Media... Read Story
May 31, 2016, 07:03 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


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


The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced the formation of The Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP).  A new product offered by the CLFP Foundation, the ALFP is a three-day event designed to fully prepare an... Read Story
March 06, 2015, 07:00 AM