Newest Team Members to Earn CLFP
The Certified Lease & Finance Professional designation was recently awarded to the following by the CLFP Foundation. The CLFP is the preeminent credential for the equipment finance industry which consists of attending the Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals to prepare for an eight-hour exam demonstrating competency, continuing education, and a commitment and dedication to the industry.
Their excellence, diligence, and hard work has certainly paid off. A remarkable accomplishment and dedication to entrusting in our mission of integrity, commitment, and excellence.
BRIAN ESCHMANN, President
“The CLFP designation denotes individuals with a desire to maintain a comprehensive understanding of all the key aspects of the equipment finance industry. I was impressed with the breadth of the curriculum, completeness of the Academy, professionalism of the Foundation, and willingness of industry experts to impart their knowledge.”
JOE TUHOLSKY, Portfolio Manager
“I decided to pursue the CLFP designation because I wanted to become more well rounded in the lease and finance industry. Being in a credit/syndications role, I deal with almost every department on a daily basis so it is important for me to understand their perspective of the process as well.”
JACKIE ETTLE, Operations Specialist
“Although I’ve only been in the industry for a few years, was curious in finding out more about the industry and how the industry works on a broader spectrum than the company I work for. Was interesting to tie together what I’ve learned at how we operate at my job and the history of the industry as a whole.”
JEFF WEHE, Account Executive
“I chose to pursue the CLFP designation to show personal growth, commitment and expertise in our industry. I was seeing the CLFP designation behind the names of individuals that I highly regard and respect as industry ‘opinion leaders.’ ”
SCOTT DAWSON, Director of Business Development
“To show my commitment to being a trusted professional in the lease and finance industry.”
DANIELLE BONZER, Account Executive
“I think it is good to know all aspects of the equipment finance industry not just what your role is at your company. The CLFP is the highest certification in our industry and I’m excited to have achieved this goal.”
BRYAN ANDERSON, Portfolio Manager
View All News & Views“The CLFP designation is one that is clearly, and quickly, becoming an industry standard. Besides the designation itself however, I chose to do the certification for my own learning experience. Too often we focus on parts of the business and get confident in that, but the CLFP gives you the chance to really dig into the other aspects of the business that one may not deal with daily.”