Ascentium Capital assistant vice president of credit Kristen Edwards became the 14th Certified Lease & Finance Professional for the company, while Bank of the Ozarks vice president Ann Holder became the first for her company.

Edwards joins the third largest roster of CLFPs, with Ascentium trailing only First American Equipment Finance (41) and Financial Pacific Leasing (21).

The CLFP designation requires passage of an eight-hour exam and identifies an individual as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers and peers in the equipment finance industry.