The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to announce that 17 individuals who recently sat through the online proctored CLFP exam, have passed. They are:
- Travis Apperson, CLFP – Underwriting Analyst, Channel
- Sara Beattie, CLFP – Credit Manager, Geneva Capital, LLC
- Gabrielle Burgin, CLFP – Funding Coordinator, Channel
- Braddon Calloway, CLFP – SVP, Equipment Finance Specialist, PNC Equipment Finance
- Andrew Card, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, First American Equipment Finance
- Cody Hastings, CLFP – Project Manager II, LEAF Commercial Capital Inc.
- Chad Johnson, CLFP – Accounting Manager, Channel
- Shelly Joseph, CLFP – Senior Account Manager, Key Equipment Finance
- John Kounalis, CLFP – Training & Development Coordinator, Trans Lease, Inc.
- Alexandra Llorca, CLFP – Account Executive, Key Equipment Finance
- Nathan Lukasavitz, CLFP Associate – Account Manager, KLC Financial, Inc.
- Patrick Marty, CLFP – Underwriting Analyst – Working Capital, Channel
- Kellen Scanlan, CLFP – Order Processing Manager, Impact Networking, LLC
- Tyler Seeger, CLFP – Director of Accounting, Channel
- Vivian Skye, CLFP Associate – Default Management Support Specialist, Channel
- Casey Walsh, CLFP – Managing Director, Brean Capital, LLC
- Shiyue Zhong, CLFP Associate – Accounting Associate, Channel
“Earning this certification brings credibility,” shares John Kounalis. “As I teach and mentor others about our industry, it helps reinforce the idea that I’ve been there and done that. I know what I’m talking about. I’ll be able to share this knowledge with my teammates. It will give them a better understanding of the Lease & Finance world, making them better at their jobs. Sharing this experience and knowledge with our team (especially our young hires) will lift them up, keep them engaged, and give them a sense that working in our industry can be a full, rich, and successful career.”
Gabrielle Burgin attended the Channel ALFP this March and shares, “I decided to take the CLFP to deepen my knowledge and understanding of the industry, elevate my expertise and distinguish myself as a committed professional. I also saw this as a personal challenge- a way to prove to myself that I can overcome any obstacle and achieve whatever I set my mind to. Earning this certification is a testament to my dedication, resilience, and passion for continuous growth.”
The CLFP designation identifies an individual as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers, and peers in the commercial equipment finance industry. There are Certified Lease & Finance Professionals and Associates located throughout the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, India, Pakistan, Africa, and Australia. For more information, visit http://www.CLFPFoundation.org.