The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation welcomed 22 individuals who earned their CLFP designation after successfully passing the online proctored CLFP Exam. The newest CLFPs represent a wide range of companies and roles across the equipment finance industry. They are:
- Annie Barnes, CLFP Associate – Finance Coordinator, APPROVE
- Lucas Barnes, CLFP – Senior Customer Service Analyst, Channel
- Laura Bartholomew, CLFP – Telesales Executive, DLL
- Benjamin Beattie, CLFP – Underwriting Analyst III – Working Capital, Channel
- Heather Bienapfl, CLFP – Funding Coordinator II, Channel
- Jessica Buehler, CLFP – Collections Specialist, Channel
- Brittany Cornelius, CLFP – Underwriting Analyst II, Channel
- Elizabeth Henderson, CLFP – General Counsel, Altec Capital Services
- Kimberly Her, CLFP – Accounting Analyst, Channel
- Samuel Johnson, CLFP – Credit Administrator, Arvest Equipment Finance
- Colette Kampa, CLFP – Senior Accounting Analyst, Channel
- Ryan Larson, CLFP – Debt Collector, DLL
- Ricardo Leon Mayorga, CLFP – Credit Manager, Quality Equipment Finance
- Neil Manns, CLFP – Sales Manager, Renewals, Channel
- David Moteelall, CLFP – Team Leader Lease Accounting, Compeer Financial
- Gray Salter, CLFP – Senior Finance Manager, APPROVE
- Jason Sawicki, CLFP Associate – Telesales Executive, DLL
- Brian St. Louis, CLFP – Head of Collections and Recovery – US, DLL
- Amber Stevens, CLFP – Creative Director, Beacon Funding
- Matthew Sutherland, CLFP – Regional Account Specialist, Arvest Equipment Finance
- Adam Thornberg, CLFP – Underwriting Analyst, Channel
- Nicole White, CLFP – Senior Accounting Analyst, Channel
“I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2020 as a journalism major, spending most of my time working in radio and broadcasting. When I received the opportunity to begin working in sales for APPROVE, I primarily received the opportunity due to interpersonal skills, rather than any extensive knowledge or previous experience with financing,” Slater said. “During the last 5+ years, I have learned primarily through day-to-day experience and the insight of my colleagues. The academy and CLFP certification provided an opportunity to get specialized, formal training about things I now encounter every single day. I was excited to push myself to understand the material in depth and further hone my knowledge within my professional field. After receiving my CLFP certification, I was formally promoted to senior finance coordinator here at APPROVE. I am very grateful for the opportunity to have taken the course and am proud to be the newest CLFP!”
