by Mel Vinson | Oct 19, 2026 | CLFP Blog
The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation proudly celebrated CLFP Day 2026 on October 8th, marking 41 years of the CLFP designation. Under this year’s theme, Decades of Dedication, CLFPs and industry colleagues came together for a virtual celebration and in-person gatherings across the country, honoring the professionals, relationships, and shared commitment to excellence that continue to strengthen the equipment leasing and finance industry. This year’s celebration also honored three outstanding members of the CLFP community: Andrea Schmid, CLFP, recipient of the Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence, and Dave Schaefer, CLFP, and Terey Jennings, CLFP, recipients of the Larry LaChance Lifetime CLFP Award.
by Mel Vinson | Sep 28, 2026 | CLFP Blog
The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to welcome its newest class of CLFPs: 16 industry professionals who have demonstrated mastery of the equipment finance body of knowledge by passing the rigorous CLFP Exam. Representing diverse companies and roles across the industry, these individuals have joined an elite community united by a commitment to professional excellence and ethical practice. They are:
by Mel Vinson | Sep 24, 2026 | CLFP Blog
La Salle University announced it is partnering with the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation and the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation to launch a new course on commercial equipment leasing and financing within its School of Business. The course, Commercial Equipment Finance, is one of only two of its kind in the country, and is starting in the spring 2027 semester.
by Mel Vinson | Aug 10, 2026 | CLFP Blog
The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to welcome its newest class of CLFPs: 16 industry professionals who have demonstrated mastery of the equipment finance body of knowledge by passing the rigorous CLFP Exam. Representing diverse companies and roles across the industry, these individuals have joined an elite community united by a commitment to professional excellence and ethical practice. They are:
by Mel Vinson | Jul 13, 2026 | CLFP Blog
In 2025, the Canadian Finance & Leasing Association (CFLA), in collaboration with the CLFP Foundation in the United States, brought the CLFP course, Exam, and designation to Canada. The Canadian Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CCLFP) designation identifies an individual as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers, and peers in the commercial equipment finance industry in Canada.
