CLFP Foundation Adds 53 New CLFPs

November 4, 2019 - The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that 53 individuals who recently sat through the 8-hour online CLFP exam, have passed. They are:

1. Nathan Bash, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, Project Manager, First American Equipment Finance
2. Justin Berard, CLFP – Senior Account Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
3. Mario Bianchi, CLFP Associate – Business Analyst, Northpoint Commercial Credit, LLC
4. John Bortle, CLFP – National Account Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
5. Christine Brown, CLFP – VP, Quality and Risk Controls, BB&T Commercial Equipment Capital Corp.
6. Chad Carlson, CLFP – Professional Services Manager, Tamarack Consulting, Inc.
7. Steven Caulder, CLFP - Director, Consulting, International Decision Systems
8. Brian Chang, CLFP Associate – Credit Analyst, First American Equipment Finance
9. Adam Drill, CLFP – National Sales Manager, K2 Capital Group
10. Ronald Elwood, CLFP – Sales & Marketing Manager, Partner Funding Division, Navitas Credit Corp.
11. Joel Emmett, CLFP – Lead Business Solutions Consultant, International Decision Systems
12. Benjamin Franzoso, CLFP Associate – Direct Account Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
13. Jason Galaska, CLFP – Senior Credit Analyst, Amur Equipment Finance
14. Brandon Gnecco, CLFP Associate – Direct Account Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
15. Kimberly Gosal, CLFP – Business Development Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
16. Jeffrey Heidman, CLFP – Senior Solutions Architect, Tamarack Consulting, Inc.
17. Daniel Heim, CLFP – Senior Sales Support Specialist, BB&T Commercial Equipment Capital Corp.
18. Tammy Heydt, CLFP – Accounting Manager, BB&T Commercial Equipment Capital Corp.
19. Emily Hogan, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, First American Equipment Finance
20. Christopher Holdaway, CLFP – SVP, Sr. Commercial Credit Underwriting Officer II, BB&T Equipment Finance Corp.
21. Hilary Hull, CLFP – Customer Care Supervisor, Amur Equipment Finance
22. Kenneth Karpel, CLFP – Vice President Sales East and Retention, Amur Equipment Finance
23. Nicholas Karlen, CLFP Associate – Commercial Credit Underwriting Officer I, BB&T Equipment Finance Corp.
24. Aaron Kaslow, CLFP – Vice President, Director of Lending, Northpoint Commercial Credit, LLC
25. Jessica Kort, CLFP Associate – Vice President Treasury and Accounting, Amur Equipment Finance
26. Stephen LaMendola, CLFP – Credit Analyst - Underwriting, Amur Equipment Finance
27. Eric Mandella, CLFP – Corporate Trainer, Navitas Credit Corp.
28. Joseph Martinez III, CLFP – Vice President Engineering, Navitas Credit Corp.
29. Andrew Mayer, CLFP – Software Engineer, Tamarack Consulting, Inc.
30. Maia McBurney, CLFP Associate – Senior Business Application Consultant, International Decision Systems
31. Lance McKnight, CLFP – VP Senior Commercial Credit Officer, BB&T Equipment Finance Corp.
32. Brent McWhorter, CLFP – Senior Vice President of Sales, Amur Equipment Finance
33. Natalie Melhouse, CLFP – Lead Business Solution Consultant, International Decision Systems
34. Dennis Miller, CLFP – Senior Sales Support, BB&T Commercial Equipment Capital Corp.
35. Kimberly Moore, CLFP – Vice President of Sales, First American Equipment Finance
36. Mark O’Gorden, CLFP – Senior Account Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
37. David Olson, CLFP – Lead Business Solutions Consultant, International Decision Systems
38. Trenton Olson, CLFP – Senior Credit Analyst, International Decision Systems
39. Kevin Peterson, CLFP – Chief Operating Officer, Northpoint Commercial Credit, LLC
40. Erin Rasmus, CLFP – Business Development, KLC Financial, Inc.
41. Ryan Rizzo, CLFP – Senior Technical Implementation Consultant, International Decision Systems
42. Robert Rohner, CLFP – Senior Retention Account Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
43. Jeffrey Saylor, CLFP – Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, First American Equipment Finance
44. Margaret Schmitt, CLFP – Senior Implementation Consultant, International Decision Systems
45. Donald Segura, CLFP – Senior Finance Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
46. Ilija (Eli) Skundric, CLFP – Senior Account Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
47. Marilyn Tacka, CLFP – Operation Support Specialist, BB&T Equipment Finance Corp.
48. Takayuki (Taka) Wada, CLFP – National Accounts Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
49. Scot Wall, CLFP – Product Manager, International Decision Systems
50. Cameron Watten, CLFP – Senior Account Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
51. William Whelan, CLFP – Senior Business Application Consultant, International Decision Systems
52. Valerie Wood, CLFP – Relationship Development Manager, Amur Equipment Finance
53. Amanda Zeken, CLFP – Credit Manager and Corporate Liaison, Smarter Equipment Finance, LLC

Mr. Elwood, CLFP attended the IDS ALFP in late September and stated, “I chose to pursue the CLFP designation to expand my knowledge base about our industry and become as well-versed in its intricacies as possible. The CLFP community includes many of the best our industry has to offer, so the credibility and distinction that comes with the certification was a major factor.”

The CLFP designation identifies an individual as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers, and peers in the equipment finance industry. There are currently 824 active Certified Lease & Finance Professionals and Associates in the United States, Canada and Australia. For more information, visit CLFPFoundation.org.